Haere mai ki te Kura o Waimairi-iri

Waimairi-iri Burnside is a Decile 8, state, coeducational, multicultural, Years 9 to 13 secondary school which opened in 1960.

At Burnside High School, we place an emphasis on individuals, and on achievement.

All students study subjects from the eight essential learning areas for all or part of the year.

Burnside High School is committed to the delivery of the New Zealand Curriculum. We are supportive of the curriculum's stated vision, which is:

For over 60 years, Burnside High School has had a proud tradition of our sporting students competing with distinction at a local, regional and national level.

Burnside High School has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in Music.