Thurstan College is a national school providing primary and secondary education in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Cinnamon Gardens of Colombo 7 near the University of Colombo and the Royal College Colombo. The college is governed by the central government.



Thurstan College has a student population of 4,000. It prepares students for examinations conducted by the Ministry of Education. The facilities at the college include science and computer laboratories and a library. The school has more than thirty clubs and societies. It is easily recognised by the sacred Nuga tree in the grounds. The college colours are blue, god and red. The college motto is “lead me from darkness to light”.