EnrolmentsEnrolment Process

Enrolment Process

We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone (Selective Entry) Students. First, check your zoning, then apply using the correct application. Once your application has been processed, there is an enrolment interview and lastly confirmation.

Zone

Apply

Interview

Confirm

Zone

Apply

Interview

Confirm

Are you In Zone or Out of Zone?

Check the boundaries for Botany Downs Secondary College by viewing a list of our In Zone street addresses.

Children who live in our school’s area (In Zone) are guaranteed a place.

If you are Out of Zone

There are limited places for 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, please refer to the Ministry website  regarding the ballot process, order of priority and ballot dates.

Ballot Priorities

The Amendment Act 2010 states that:

  • Priority 2 must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school
  • Priority 3 must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school
  • Priority 4 must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school
  • Priority 5 must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school
  • Priority 6 must be given to all other applicants

Apply

Complete the appropriate application form

Alternatively, you can visit us to pick one up. The Enrolment Office is located at Reception.

Only completed applications with the enclosed documents below will be accepted.

A copy of…
  1. Evidence of usual place of residence (3 items of proof are required)
    e.g. Tenancy Agreement (showing 12-month fixed term in a council approved rateable dwelling); current electricity bill showing the previous usage; current telephone bill; or bank statement.
  2. Latest school report (2020).
  3. For New Zealand Citizens – Birth Certificate or Passport or New Zealand Citizenship Certificate.
    For Non-New Zealand Citizens – Copies of Student’s Passport with Residence Permit or Student Passport with Student Visa and Parent Passport with Work Permit
  4. Immunisation record (available from your GP)

Incomplete applications will be returned.

In-Zone 2020

In Zone Enrolment Application for 2020.pdf

In-Zone 2021

2021 In Zone Enrolment Application.pdf

Out-of–Zone 2021

Applications are now closed

Interview

Once your application has processed, there is an enrolment interview.

This allows students and 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; this takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Interviews are conducted by the Senior Leadership Team, Whānau Leaders, or Heads of Learning Area.

We will contact you for a scheduled time.

Confirm

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.

Get in contact with our Enrolment Officer

Miss Melanie Smith 273-2310 ext. #359   enrolments@bdsc.school.nz

  • Our administration hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. We will endeavour to respond on the next college day should your enquiry be outside of these hours.
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