Kapiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paraparaumu, Wellington 5254 · Kapiti Coast District
#141 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#1197 of 1,559 nationally
About Kapiti School
Kapiti School is a state full primary located in Paraparaumu, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 100 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 141st of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23%; pacific students 15%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Paraparaumu; Kapiti School ranks 4th of 4 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)100
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-58.2%
- 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 Kapiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 100
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -58.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15%
- 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 Kapiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kapiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 472 m away
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 1.0 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 1.9 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 2.1 km away
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students · 2.7 km away
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students · 2.8 km away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 2.9 km away
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 3.1 km away
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 3.5 km away
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Douglas Park School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Fernlea School
Wainuiomata · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students
Carterton School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
180 students
Masterton Intermediate
Masterton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
339 students
Naenae Intermediate
Naenae · State intermediate · Years 7–8
296 students
Te Puni School - Te kura o Te Puni
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
158 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kapiti School a good school?
Kapiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #141 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 Kapiti School rank in Wellington?
Kapiti School ranks #141 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #1197 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kapiti School?
Kapiti School had 100 students in 2026, a change of -58% over five years.
Is Kapiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kapiti School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kapiti School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kapiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.