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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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:
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

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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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Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences – School Finishes 12.30pm

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

BDSC

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School Finishes: 12.30pm There are two scheduled whole-school opportunities to meet face-to-face (kanohi ki te kanohi) or online in Terms 1 and 2, following the report. Term 1: Wednesday 25 March and Tuesday 31 March Term 2: Tuesday 9 June....... MORE

Eastern Schools Career Expo

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Howick Leisure Centre

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Careers

Howick Leisure Centre This is a collaborative expo organised by the Auckland Business Chamber for the local East Auckland secondary schools (Macleans College, St Kentigern’s College, Howick College, Botany Downs Secondary College, Edgewater College, Pakuranga College, Elim Christian College, Sancta....... MORE

Show Quest

Thursday, 11 June 2026

ALL DAY

Aotea Centre

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Co-curricular

Showquest is a performing arts platform for schools produced by RQP with the support of the Ministry of Education, Rockshop & ZM. Showquest supports ākonga around Aotearoa from years 1 – 13 to showcase Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Culture & Technology........ MORE

Uxbridge Fridays@Twelve

Friday, 12 June 2026

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre

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Co-curricular

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy our young musicians performing at Uxbridge Fridays@Twelve on Friday 12 June, 12 noon. $6 per ticket, available at uxbridge.org.nz.... MORE

English Week

Monday, 15 June 2026 - Friday, 19 June 2026

ALL DAY

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News & Events

Young, Free & Pacific Conference 2026

09 Jun 2026 General

On Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 May, twelve senior BDSC Pasifika students attended the Young, Free & Pacific conference in Ellerslie. It was more than just an event—it was a powerful space where Pasifika youth from different schools and backgrounds came together to celebrate Pasifika culture, learn, grow, and understand that “our voices matter.”

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