Kapakapanui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waikanae, Wellington 5250 · Kapiti Coast District
#98 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#611 of 1,559 nationally
About Kapakapanui School
Kapakapanui School is a state full primary located in Waikanae, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 512 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 98th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.2%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waikanae; Kapakapanui School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)434
- Roll size (10%)512
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kapakapanui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 434
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 512
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kapakapanui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kapakapanui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students · 1.3 km away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 4.6 km away
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 5.4 km away
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students · 5.4 km away
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 6.1 km away
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 6.2 km away
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 6.2 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 7.9 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 8.0 km away
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Martinborough School
Martinborough · State full primary · Years 1–8
256 students
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students
Gracefield School
Gracefield · State contributing · Years 1–6
208 students
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kapakapanui School a good school?
Kapakapanui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #98 of 176 in Wellington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kapakapanui School rank in Wellington?
Kapakapanui School ranks #98 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #611 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kapakapanui School?
Kapakapanui School had 512 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Kapakapanui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kapakapanui School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kapakapanui School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kapakapanui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.