Sri Lanka School Census Number Finder
Find official Ministry of Education census numbers for any school across Sri Lanka
Census Numbers for Well-Known Sri Lankan Schools
About Sri Lanka School Census Numbers
A school census number is a unique identifier assigned to every school in Sri Lanka by the Ministry of Education (MoE). It is the official reference code used in all government educational records and correspondence.
Census numbers are required for:
- Official school registration and documentation
- Annual education statistics and census reporting
- Student transfers and school admissions forms
- Government grants, funding, and resource allocation
- Scholarship applications and official correspondence
The database covers 8,000+ schools across all nine provinces — government, semi-government, and approved private schools. Data is sourced from official Ministry of Education records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a school census number in Sri Lanka?▾
A school census number is a unique identifier assigned by the Ministry of Education to every school in Sri Lanka. It is used for official registration, education statistics, student transfers, admissions, and all government correspondence related to the school.
What is the census number for Royal College Colombo?▾
The Ministry of Education census number for Royal College, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 is 10010.
What is the census number for Ananda College Colombo?▾
The Ministry of Education census number for Ananda College, Maradana Road, Colombo 10 is 10004.
What is the census number for Trinity College Kandy?▾
The Ministry of Education census number for Trinity College, Kandy is 20001.
Where do Sri Lanka school census numbers come from?▾
Census numbers are issued by the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka (moe.gov.lk) through the annual school census, which tracks enrollment, resources, and performance statistics across all provinces.
How to Find a School Census Number
- Type the school name or part of the address in the search box above
- Select the correct school from the dropdown suggestions
- The census number appears — click Copy Census Number to copy it
- Or click any school card below the search to look up a well-known school instantly