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 20 April
– Friday 3 July

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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:
Wednesday 28 January
– Thursday 2 April

Term Dates

For our parents & students

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

Enrolments

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

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NZ Students International Students

Enrolments

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

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Upcoming Events

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Public Holiday: Matariki

Friday, 10 July 2026

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Term 3 Starting Date

Monday, 20 July 2026

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Pasifika Languages Week

Monday, 20 July 2026 - Friday, 24 July 2026

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Sports Photos

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Co-curricular

Co-curricular Photos

Thursday, 23 July 2026

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News & Events

Year 11 Option & Careers Evening

05 Jul 2026 General Curriculum Careers

On Wednesday 24 June, we hosted an Options & Careers Evening for Year 11 students and their whānau. With students soon to make important decisions about their Year 12 programme of study, this was an opportunity to learn more about the option selection process, hear about possible post-school pathways, and talk to Heads of Learning about the courses on offer in 2027.

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