Rajapaksa Central College
Rajapaksa Central College, located in the Hambantota district, Southern Province of Sri Lanka, was established in 1940 as one of the first central colleges by C. W. W. Kannangara. It is a mixed school with a current student population of over 4000. It is one of first five Central Colleges in Sri Lanka. It is named in honour of D. M. Rajapaksa, who was a Sri Lankan politician and Member of Parliament who represented the Beliatta electorate in Hambantota district from 1947 to 1965. Today, this institution has established itself as one of the top 50 schools on the island.
Sports
Battle of the Golds Ruhuna
Rajapaksha Central College plays its annual Big Match with Vijitha Central College, Dickwella. It is also known as Golden ''Battle of Ruhuna''.Battle of the Ruhunu Maroons
Rajapaksa Central College plays is annual Big Match with Debarawea Central College, Tissamaharama. It known as Battle of the Ruhunu Maroons.Annual Sports Meet
The students are divided into four houses named- Sheela
- Samadhi
- Pragna
- Weerya
In 2014, Winners were Pragna, runners-up was Weerya.
In 2012, Winners were Samadhi and runners-up was Sheela.
In 2010, Winners were Sheela.