St. Thomas’ College, Matale is a secondary school for boys located in Matale, Sri Lanka.



The School’s Big match is played with Science College, Matale, with the name “Battle of the Golds”. The 21st Big match occasion was held on 27–28 March 2015.



History



Established in 1873 in the veranda of the Church, with 75 Boys and 12 Girls, Headmaster Mr. B, Emmanuel Split into two, Boys’ School and Girls’ School in 1876. Headmaster of the Boys’ School Mr. Leo de Silva Rev, Fr. Pius Fernando Mis, Ap, a Diocesan Priest from Negombo, Parish Priest from 1880 to 1930 built the old row of trellis walled class rooms which still stands today. In 1881 the School was recognized for teaching of English. Mr. K.D. Fernando become Principal in 1881.