The school of Wattala was located near current day Wattala. It was where the ferry crossed the river to ‘Pas Betaal’.

In Wattala lived many people of the HunuCaste-group historically associated with lime burning, but in colonial times often working as labourers in the port cities.  More caste, but also Salagama and GoyigamaHistorically the largest caste-group in the southern regions of Sri Lanka. They were known as landowners and agriculturists, often considered one of the higher castes.  More, who were connected to this school.