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.

In Zone Enrolments

In Zone Applications are available to download.

YEAR 9 PARENT AND STUDENT IN ZONE OPEN DAY

Saturday 22 June 2024, 9am – 12 midday
We invite all families to attend our Open Day.
Please meet at main reception for tours held at 9am, 10am with the last tour at 11am.

PRINCIPAL VISITS

Mid June 2024
Visits to local Intermediate schools to meet prospective students.

IN ZONE APPLICATIONS

Due Tuesday 20 August 2024

ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS

The next wave of enrolment interviews are scheduled in Term 4.
Information on how to book will be emailed closer to the time.

2025 Out of Zone Enrolments

Out of Zone applications for 2025 are now closed.

OUT OF ZONE BALLOT

Takes place Wednesday 11 September 2024
All families will be notified in writing by Friday 13 September 2024 as to whether they are successful or unsuccessful.

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Sports Scholarship Applications are now closed.

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

Currently no out of zone places will be offered in 2025 for Years 10 – 13. There are limited places for Year 9 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.

Ballot Dates for Out of Zone Year 9 Enrolments for 2025
  • Application closing date: 4pm, Wednesday 4 September 2024
  • Ballot date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
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

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.

Interview

Once your application has been processed you will be required to attend an enrolment interview as part of our enrolment process.

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.

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

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