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Birkenhead College – Secondary School situated on Auckland’s North Shore.

A Secondary school situated on Auckland’s North Shore recognised for its academic excellence, cultural activities, and sporting achievements. Birkenhead College offers quality high school education and the opportunity to gain internationally recognized New Zealand qualifications.The school has a reputation as a caring school with an extensive guidance network to monitor and assist with the progress and welfare of every student. The school provides an outstanding learning environment and each student is encouraged to discover their full potential.

22/10/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Sports Awards winners, particularly our Premier Award recipients.

Our Sports Prizegiving recognised the commitment, sportsmanship, and success of our student athletes across a wide range of sporting codes. We are proud of all our athletes and the positive contribution they make to our school community.

20/10/2026

National Play It Strange NZ finalist Milla Nicholson spent a day at Parachute Studios over the holidays recording her original song, "Again!". This is another impressive milestone for Milla, building on her experience in professional studios as she prepares to study Music next year.

19/10/2026

Academic excellence on the national stage!

We are thrilled to celebrate Griffin, who placed 2nd nationally in the University of Otago Senior Science Quiz. Competing against 369 Year 11 students across the country, Griffin scored an outstanding 91%.

Griffin was awarded a national certificate and a $100 Prezzie card for his efforts. Please join us in congratulating Griffin on this exceptional result!

14/10/2026

We welcomed our new Principal, David Burton, with a moving pōwhiri on Monday morning. Mr Burton shared his exciting vision for our kura: putting students at the centre of every decision, fostering strong community connections, and ensuring BC is the secondary school of choice for every student in the area.

“BC is a great school to lead, a great school to attend, and this is a great community to be a part of.”

Here’s to the beginning of an exciting new chapter together!

25/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Milla Nicholson, who received the prestigious Ngā Mahi Pūkenga Toi Award – Arts Person of the Year, as well as the Newman Trophy and Sam Mence Award.

We would also like to acknowledge all our talented students who received Arts Blues Awards, as well as those recognised for their participation, commitment, and success across the arts.

From music and drama to visual arts, we are proud of the creativity and passion we see within the arts at Birkenhead College.

Congratulations to all of our 2027 Arts Award recipients!

28/08/2026

16/08/2026

13/08/2026

We’re looking forward to meeting you and your whānau as the next step in the enrolment process. No appointment is needed — simply come along at a time that suits you.

The enrolment interview is a great opportunity to:
📌discuss subjects and pathways available at Birkenhead College
📌 select your preferred subject options
📌ask any questions about starting at the College
📌find out more about life at Birkenhead College.

If you can’t make it on 26 August, please get in touch and we’ll arrange another time.

We’re excited to meet you and help you take the next step in your Birkenhead College journey. 💙

12/08/2026

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO LOUIS CLARK!

We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Louis Clark has been officially selected to represent New Zealand as part of the 2026 Black Fins team!

Louis and the rest of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) elite squad will be heading to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, this December to compete in the Lifesaving World Championships.

Please join us in congratulating Louis on this massive achievement. We are so incredibly proud to have you on our team, and we can’t wait to cheer you on this December!

Address

140 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
Auckland
0626

Telephone

+6494839039

Website

http://www.birkenhead.school.nz/

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