The following is a list of the oldest schools in Sri Lanka that are still functioning.
Richmond College, Galle, founded 1814
Jaffna Central College, founded 1817
Chirist Church Boys' College, Baddegama, founded 1819
Vincent Girls' High School, founded 1820
St. John's College, Jaffna, founded 1823
Vembadi Girls' High School, Jaffna, founded 1834
Royal College, Colombo, founded 1835
S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia, founded 1851
Trinity College, Kandy, founded 1872
St. Michael's College, Batticaloa, founded 1873
St. John's College Panadura, founded 1876
St. Anthony's College, Kandy. Founded in 1854
Zahira College, Colombo, founded 1892