Our Start

Location and Direction

Ranabima Royal College is situated in a beautiful landscape in Gannoruwa, near Kandy. It is surrounded by Gannoruwa and Hanthana Mountains. Sri Lanka's longest river Mahaweli runs just beside Ranabima Royal College, adding up to the tranquility of its surroundings.

Dividos sanctuary is located just beside Ranabima Royal College in Gannoruwa mountains. It gives enormous amount of exploration opportunities for our students. Royal botanical garden and university of Peradeniya are also situated near the college. Agricultural research facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also located beside Ranabima Royal College.

Its only 15 minutes drive away from the city of Kandy. and about 4 km away from the city of Peradeniya. New Colombo - Kandy highway runs 50-60 meters away from the college providing easy access to this calm and naturally wealthy environment.

The college is surrounded by Gannoruwa and Hanthana Mountains, and is situated on the bank of the Mahaweli river. Dividossanctuary is located just beside Ranabima Royal College, as are the Botanical Garden of Peradeniya and University of Peradeniyaare also situated near the college. Agricultural research facilities in Gannoruwa of the department of agriculture are also   located beside Ranabima Royal College.

The college is 15 minutes by car from the city of Kandy and about 4 km away from the town of Peradeniya, via the nearby New Colombo - Kandy highway.

Resources & Facilities

 *A hostel facility which can accommodate 400 students.

* Advanced level section with complete laboratory facilities.

* Gymnasium for sports.

* Main hall.

* Complete library facilities with over 10 thousand books and a separate library for A/L    students.

* Large play ground.

* Computer section which can provide 
study facilities for all students.

* School Bus.

* KARNATIC,WESTERN Music, Dancing and Art sections.

* Motor mechanic section.

* Electronic section.

* Agricultural section.

* Multimedia unit.

* Broad casting system.

* Sporting facilities.

* Counseling unit.

* Western band.

* Staff rooms.

* Canteen.

BUS

Auditorium

Royal Hostel

Motor Mechanism Unit

Auditorium

IT Unit

Gymnasium

Royal Hostel

IT Unit

HiSTORY

•  Ranabima Royal College was founded by Mr. W.M.P.B. Dissanayake, former chief minister of central provincial council and Mr. Palitha Elkaduwa, former Secretary of Central province Department of Education

•  Opened in 1996 by the provincial council governor Mr. Stanley Thilakarathne on March 2, the day of commemoration of the signing of the Kandyan Convention by King Rajasinghe II.

•  The land which is being selected to build the school has its own historical value. Sri Lankans have many victorious memories over many invading enemies on this land hence taken the name "jaya bima" (land of victories).

Our First Staff

•  The idea behind establishing such a school was originated by Mr. Palitha Elkaduwa. He had devoted his time and skills in making his dream a success. The main idea behind establishing this school, according to Mr. Elkaduwa was to provide students from rural parts of central province with a high quality education and to increase the understanding among different ethnic groups.

•  This is the only school in Sri lanka where all the students are selected from an admission test which all the students from central province can participate.

•  First principal of Ranabima Royal College was Mr. S.M. Keerthirathne. The first academic staff for the college had 16 members, were selected through a qualification test.

•  There were 320 students at the start of the college. 240 Sinhala medium students and 80 Tamil medium students.

Our First Western Band

•  Student of Ranabima Royal College sat for ordinary level exam for the first time in history in year 2000 and showed the success of this special project gaining 100% results.

•  It was in year 2003 that the students of Ranabima Royal College sat for advanced level examination for the first time.  Since then Students have shown great results.