Beyond the Veil in 2016 – 2017
Prof.Balan Selliah
Son of the late National Principal K.A.Sellia. Alumnus. Prof.Statistics. Founding member of the Round Table and staff Beneficiary Fund. Died 2nd July 2016 in Canada.
Alvapillai Rajasingam B.Sc
Vice Principal of Jaffna College. Joined the staff in 1951 and retired in 1985. Died on 14th August 2016
Vinothini - Paul
Principal’s wife (2000 – 2003). Taught western music in Primary and Nursery. Died on 09th October 2016.
G.K.Jeyarajasingam
Alumnus. Temporary English teacher Joined the staff in 1993 and retired in 2004. Died on 26th November 2016.
Dr.(Mrs.) Chandra Ambalavanar
Alumnus. Bishop amma (1970 – 1993) Served the Board twice. Died on 22nd February 2017.
Maniccam Vettivel
Joined in 1978. B.Sc. was as at St.Thomas teacher before joining Jaffna College. Hastings house master. Retired in 1993 and Died on 03rd March 2017.
Students Population – 2017
| Grade | No. On Roll | Total | |
| Boys | Girls | ||
| Primary (Gr. 1 – 5) | 263 | 245 | 508 |
| Junior Secondary Gr. 6 – 9) | 193 | 168 | 361 |
| Senior Secondary (Gr. 10 & 11) | 120 | 95 | 215 |
| Advance Level | 99 | 117 | 216 |
| Total | 1300 | ||