Botany Downs Secondary College

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

Knowledge with
Character More about us

A forward-thinking education focused on challenging, innovative, personalised learning with a whanau-based community where learners are nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

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Knowledge with
Character

As global citizens we embrace diversity, develop character and self-worth, and live our values of empathy, excellence, integrity and respect.

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Experience a world-class
education and experience

We have a team dedicated to the care and support of every international student who chooses to make their home with us for a few months or longer.

International students

Experience a world-class
education and experience

A friendly multicultural school with great teachers and modern facilities, the perfect choice for students who want the best of everything.

International students

Knowledge with Character

A forward-thinking education focused on challenging, innovative, personalised learning with a whanau-based community where learners are nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

More about us

Enrolments

Knowledge with Character

As global citizens we embrace diversity, develop character and self-worth, and live our values of empathy, excellence, integrity and respect.

More about us

Enrolments

Experience a world-class education and experience

We have a team dedicated to the care and support of every international student who chooses to make their home with us for a few months or longer.

International students

Experience a world-class education and experience

A friendly multicultural school with great teachers and modern facilities, the perfect choice for students who want the best of everything.

International students

For our parents & students…

Forms & Documents

Parent/Guardian Handbook, uniform orders, stationery requirements, Option Books and more…

College standards and procedures information found in our handbook regarding daily notices, donations, homework and more. We are proud of our students and are committed to maintaining the very highest standards for our community.

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To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

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Term 2:
Monday 28 April
– Friday 27 June

Term Dates

For our parents & students…

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To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

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Term 1:
Tuesday 28 January
– Friday 11 April

Term Dates

For our parents & students

Forms and Documents, Parent/Guardian Handbook, Daily Timetable, Examinations, Uniform and Stationery and more… VIEW

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We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

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NZ Students International Students

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We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

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Upcoming Events

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Interwhānau Sport, Junior Volleyball

Monday, 21 July 2025 - Friday, 25 July 2025

ALL DAY

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Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition.... MORE

Sports Photos

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

ALL DAY

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Co-curricular Photos

Thursday, 24 July 2025

ALL DAY

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Interwhānau Sport, Senior Volleyball

Monday, 28 July 2025 - Friday, 1 August 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC Gym

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Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition.... MORE

Mufti-day for Student Welfare Activities

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

ALL DAY

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Mufti-day fundraiser in support of Student Welfare Activities. Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this, and the coins will be collected Period 2. The College mufti dress code applies. That is: Clothing, although casual, must be appropriate for....... MORE

News & Events

Music News

21 Jun 2025 General Curriculum Co-curricular

In Term 2, our music department has been busy! They attended the annual Discovery Concert by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, participated in an Orchestra and Jazz Band workshop, and got valuable insights into Songwriting Competitions from the Play it Strange Foundation.

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