Students
In 2008 the school had 2595 students: 69% European/Pakeha; 23% Asian descent; 4% Maori; 2% Pacific; 2% Other. Burnside High School is decile eight.
Students undertake the NCEA assessment system for Years 11 through 13, which uses Not Achieved (NA), Achieved (A), Merit (M) and Excellence (E) grades.
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