Botany Downs Secondary College
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Botany Downs Secondary College
Strong School With High Achievement and Clear Goals
ERO's 2026 review found Botany Downs Secondary College delivering high-quality education with most students achieving strong NCEA results and university entrance. The school has effective leadership, teaching, and pastoral systems. Key focus areas going forward include lifting attendance rates and improving tracking of priority learners to ensure equitable outcomes for all student groups.
Source: ERO, 17 January 2023 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Botany Downs Secondary College
575 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki Heights, Auckland
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What families ask about Botany Downs Secondary College
- Does Botany Downs Secondary College have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Botany Downs Secondary College teach?
- Botany Downs Secondary College teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Botany Downs Secondary College's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 403. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 2,005 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 2004
- Principal
- Karen Brinsden
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
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