On the 12th February 1951 the Hindu Education Society (“HES”) gave birth to this school under the name “PILLAYAR PADASALAI” at Sri Kathiresan Kovil ‘Madam’ only with 48 children. In the month of March 1951 the Pillaiyar Padasalai was shifted to the present Premises. Mr.K.Pathmanathan was the first Principal of the school.

This College has played a significant and unique role in the life of tamil community in Colombo. Whether it is a glorious moment or time of crisis it was the place for tamil people to turn to. It had given shelter to those who flocked to it during periods of troubles and given accommodation for students to those who were displaced from their areas. By this ancillary role this temple of learning has been a haven for us in the Metropolis.

MISSION
The mission of this college is to guide the students in the light of National Educational Policies, sustaining Tamil as well as Saiva traditions and values to make them competent, creative, knowledgeable and disciplined to face the future challenges.