Burnside High School

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Burnside High School is one of NZ’s largest and best performing secondary schools.

Burnside High School is a state co-educational secondary school located in the suburb of Burnside in Christchurch, New Zealand. With a role of almost 2600 students, it is the largest school in New Zealand outside Auckland, and is among the country’s six largest schools.

Christchurch is New Zealand’s most modernised city. Our recent city rebuild means that the city has been refreshed and revitalised, offering new and exciting opportunities for our international visitors.

Burnside High School is recognised as one of the top schools in New Zealand for Performance Music. The Creative Art Faculty has an equal reputation, producing countless Scholarship winning designers, painters, photographers, print makers and sculptors.

The school’s large student population means a broad subject selection is available (https://burnside.schoolpoint.co.nz/courses/learning_areas). As expected, the broad subject selection is mirrored by an extensive list of co-curricular opportunities (archery to water polo, Amnesty International – theatre sports). With opportunities such as these, we are confident you will find what you are looking for.

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Unique Features
  • One of NZ’s largest Secondary Schools (2,600 students)
  • One of NZ’s best schools for Performance Music and Creative Arts
  • Located 2km from Canterbury University, 4km from Christchurch International Airport
  • Aurora Centre for the Performing Arts (750 seat auditorium)
Curriculum
  • Extensive range of subjects
  • Cambridge Mathematics
  • Languages include: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Maori and Spanish
  • Outdoor Pursuits – white water kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, first aid…
  • Hospitality – including barista course
Co-curricular Activites
  • Over 40 sports
  • Over 20 music groups, 6 choirs
  • Ski & Snowboard Club
  • Drama and Dance
  • Girls’ Volleyball – National & Regional Champions – indoor and beach
Specialist International Courses Courses
  • International Music Programme – Designed for able musicians in either instruments or voice.
  • Ski and Snowboard Club
  • Non NCEA Alternative Programme – November
Student Support

Our International Offices are staffed by a caring, professional team who are dedicated to looking after our International Students so that they achieve the best results they are capable of.

Accommodation

Homestay only, carefully matching hosts and students.

School Fees

Click here to view latest school fees.

Videos

SMP Burnside High Specialist Music Programme May 2016
A day in the life of Alina Birkmeyer and Sarah Kaehs.
Outdoor Pursuits whitewater kayaking
Two days of great flow at the Hurunui River in North Canterbury. Magical progress made by many.

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Location

Address: Burnside High School, 151 Greers Rd, Burnside 8053, Christchurch
Website: http://www.burnside.school.nz

Find out more

For more information about this school, please contact ISENZ.