Botany Downs Secondary College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Botany Downs, Auckland 2016 · Howick Local Board Area
#18 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#28 of 486 nationally
About Botany Downs Secondary College
Botany Downs Secondary College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Botany Downs, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,001 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 83.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 18th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.7%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 7.8%.
There are 2 schools in Botany Downs; Botany Downs Secondary College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)2,001
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)76.3%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Botany Downs Secondary College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,001
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 76.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 3.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 7.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Botany Downs Secondary College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Botany Downs Secondary College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Botany Downs Secondary College has changed over time.
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Schools near Botany Downs Secondary College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students · 1.1 km away
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students · 1.6 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Howick)
Howick South · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
308 students · 1.8 km away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 2.2 km away
Baverstock Oaks School
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
615 students · 2.4 km away
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 2.5 km away
Riverhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students · 2.8 km away
Sancta Maria College
Howick South · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,061 students · 2.8 km away
Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School
Flat Bush · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 3.1 km away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students
Epsom Girls Grammar School
Epsom · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,335 students
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students
Mission Heights Junior College
Flat Bush · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
933 students
Albany Junior High School
Albany · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,154 students
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
4,189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Botany Downs Secondary College a good school?
Botany Downs Secondary College has a Success Index (NZ) of 83.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Botany Downs Secondary College rank in Auckland?
Botany Downs Secondary College ranks #18 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #28 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Botany Downs Secondary College?
Botany Downs Secondary College had 2,001 students in 2026, a change of +9% over five years.
Is Botany Downs Secondary College a primary school or a secondary school?
Botany Downs Secondary College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Botany Downs Secondary College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Botany Downs Secondary College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.