Schools in Kapiti Coast District, Wellington (2026)
20 schools · 8,188 students · 17 state, 3 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 442.
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Ranked schools in Kapiti Coast District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Wellington.
- 181Our Lady of Kapiti SchoolParaparaumu · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 402 · 314 students
- 272Paraparaumu CollegeParaparaumu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 442 · 1,499 students
- 371Kāpiti CollegeRaumati Beach · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 430 · 1,410 students
- 468Raumati South SchoolRaumati South · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 362 students
- 566Raumati Beach SchoolRaumati Beach · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 423 · 534 students
- 666Te Rā SchoolRaumati South · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 142 students
- 765Paekākāriki SchoolPaekakariki · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 411 · 103 students
- 861Te Horo School (Otaki)Te Horo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 205 students
- 961Kapakapanui SchoolWaikanae · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 434 · 512 students
- 1059Kenakena SchoolParaparaumu Beach · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 557 students
- 1159Waikanae SchoolWaikanae · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 467 students
- 1256Paraparaumu Beach SchoolParaparaumu Beach · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 443 · 483 students
- 1355Paraparaumu SchoolParaparaumu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 463 · 307 students
- 1442TKKM o Te RitoŌtaki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 98 students
- 1535Kapiti SchoolParaparaumu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 100 students
- 1634Waitohu SchoolŌtaki · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 486 · 240 students
- 1731Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua ManoŌtaki · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 203 students
- 1829Otaki SchoolŌtaki · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 528 · 209 students
- 1927Otaki CollegeŌtaki · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 495 · 422 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Lady of Kapiti School Paraparaumu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 81.2 Top 10% | 402 | 314 |
| 2 | Paraparaumu College Paraparaumu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 72.4 Top 25% | 442 | 1,499 |
| 3 | Kāpiti College Raumati Beach · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 70.5 Top 25% | 430 | 1,410 |
| 4 | Raumati South School Raumati South · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 68.4 Top 25% | 411 | 362 |
| 5 | Raumati Beach School Raumati Beach · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.0 Top 50% | 423 | 534 |
| 6 | Te Rā School Raumati South · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 65.7 Top 50% | 411 | 142 |
| 7 | Paekākāriki School Paekakariki · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.8 Top 50% | 411 | 103 |
| 8 | Te Horo School (Otaki) Te Horo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 61.2 Top 50% | 425 | 205 |
| 9 | Kapakapanui School Waikanae · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.7 Top 50% | 434 | 512 |
| 10 | Kenakena School Paraparaumu Beach · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 59.4 Top 50% | 438 | 557 |
| 11 | Waikanae School Waikanae · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 59.0 Top 50% | 437 | 467 |
| 12 | Paraparaumu Beach School Paraparaumu Beach · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.9 Top 50% | 443 | 483 |
| 13 | Paraparaumu School Paraparaumu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 55.2 Top 50% | 463 | 307 |
| 14 | TKKM o Te Rito Ōtaki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 41.5 Lower 50% | 486 | 98 |
| 15 | Kapiti School Paraparaumu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 35.4 Lower 50% | 477 | 100 |
| 16 | Waitohu School Ōtaki · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.4 Lower 50% | 486 | 240 |
| 17 | Te Kura ā Iwi o Whakatupuranga Rua Mano Ōtaki · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.5 Lower 50% | 504 | 203 |
| 18 | Otaki School Ōtaki · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 29.1 Lower 50% | 528 | 209 |
| 19 | Otaki College Ōtaki · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 26.6 Lower 50% | 495 | 422 |
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Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kapiti Coast District?
Our Lady of Kapiti School is the highest-ranked school in Kapiti Coast District with a Success Index (NZ) of 81.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kapiti Coast District?
Kapiti Coast District has 20 schools (13 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 2 composite, 2 contributing, 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 8,188 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kapiti Coast District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kapiti Coast District is 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.