Botany Downs Secondary College

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
575 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki Heights, Auckland
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2,005 students
Very large school
403
Equity Index · High Advantage
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

Botany Downs Secondary College in brief

Botany Downs Secondary College is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in East Tāmaki Heights, Auckland, with 2,005 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 403 is among the lower values in New Zealand, meaning its students face fewer socio-economic barriers than most. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 2004.

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Botany Downs Secondary College

575 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki Heights, Auckland

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How enrolment at Botany Downs Secondary College works

  • Botany Downs Secondary College has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Very large school
  • School website: bdsc.school.nz

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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 Requested
School may request voluntary donations

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