Children who live in our school’s area (In Zone) are guaranteed a place.
There are limited places for out of zone students that are determined by holding a ballot from applications submitted. The Out of Zone Ballot closing dates are set by the Ministry of Education.
Applications must be made and will be processed according to the Botany Downs Secondary College enrolment policy with the official application form completed in full.
Please check supplementary documentation required prior to completing application form.
Legal Guardianship Order/Authorised Primary Duty of Care must be long-standing arrangement and not created solely for the purpose of gaining entry to the school. If Authorised Primary Duty of Care, written evidence from a NZ Lawyer must be provided and attached, substantiating the legality and existing long-term nature of this relationship.
The above procedures apply to all year level enrolments. The School Board advises that places at all year levels are likely to be at a premium.
Botany Downs Secondary College may actively collect information and make all enquiries necessary in its opinion to ensure that enrolment details contained in this application are accurate.
To complete the application process, you and your child will be required to attend an enrolment interview. We will contact you to arrange an interview time. Upon completion of the enrolment process, the College will send you written confirmation of acceptance.
Incomplete forms will not be processed.
Enrolment Documentation
In-Zone Enrolments
Out-of-Zone Enrolments 2026
Out of Zone applications close 4pm Wednesday 27 August 2025.
Out of Zone ballot will be drawn Wednesday 3 September 2025. All families will be notified in writing by Friday 5 September 2025 as to whether they are successful or unsuccessful.
The Board has approved up to 10 places for Year 9 students under the Priority 6 ballot.
The Board is not accepting applications for Out of Zone placements for Years 10-13 for the 2026 academic year.
The exact number of Out of Zone placements will depend on the number of applications received from students living in the College home zone.
The Amendment Act 2010 states that:
This allows students, parents or caregivers time to ask any questions regarding the college and discuss options relating to the student’s year level.
Each student is interviewed with interviews taking 20 minutes for Year 9 and 30 minutes for Years 10 – Years 13. Interviews are conducted by our Senior Leadership Team, Whanau Leaders or Heads of Learning.
During the interview, a starting date will be confirmed. Information about uniform fitting times and stationery requirements will also be available. An email will also be sent to confirm.
Miss Melanie Smith 273-2310 ext. #359 enrolments@bdsc.school.nz
