Bandaranayake College Gampaha was founded in September 1918. It is considered to be the leading Public School in Gampaha. It is a National School, meaning that it is controlled by the central government as opposed to the Provincial Council and provides only the secondary education. Bandaranayaka College is a boys' secondary school as well as the foremost college in Gampaha district. In year 2006, this school became 'Best Boys College' in Sri Lanka. Bandaranayake College is ranked 1st in Gampaha District. Any student can follow their studies in Sinhala or in English. Sri Lanka was dominated by the British rulers in 1795. In 1918 there were some educational changes in the field. As the result of it St. Maries college in Veyangoda and Udugampola Vidayalaya were established in Gampaha District to enhance the education of the children. Grade 6,7,8 classes were shifted from Udugampola Vidayalaya Henarathgoda Senior English College about 100 students was started. Its former principal was Mr. Charles Samarasooriya,who was appointed there on 18.09.1918.