Principals of Ananda
"The success of Ananda, and its resurgence, could be attributed to the principals of Ananda, some of whom were great giants, devout, dedicated, upright courageous men, who moulded and fashioned her destinies and brought renown in every respect."
| Mr. C. W. Leadbeater | 1886 |
| Mr. A. E. Bultjens | 1890 |
| Sir. D. B. Jayatillake | 1898 |
| Mr. M. C. Moore | 1910 |
| Mr. Fritz Kunz | 1914 |
| Mr. C. V. Ranawake | 1917 |
| Mr. P. De S. Kularatne | 1918 |
| Prof. G. P. Malalasekara | 1925 |
| Mr. A. B. Perera | 1943 |
| Mr. L. H. Mettananda | 1945 |
| Mr. S. A. Wijetillake | 1953 |
| Mr. M. W. Karunananda | 1961 |
| Col. E. A. Perusinghe | 1964 |
| Col. G. W. Rajapakse | 1969 |
| Mr. S. K. Nettananda | 1981 |
| Col. V. S. Kudaligama | 1982 |
| Mr. A. P. Gunaratne | 1988 |
| Mr. T. B. Damunupola | |
| Mr. B. A. Abeyratne |