Our Lady of Kapiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paraparaumu, Wellington 5032 · Kapiti Coast District
#11 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#111 of 1,559 nationally
About Our Lady of Kapiti School
Our Lady of Kapiti School is a state integrated 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 314 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (68th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 8.9%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Paraparaumu; Our Lady of Kapiti School ranks 1st 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%)402
- Roll size (10%)314
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)35.1%
- 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 Our Lady of Kapiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 402
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 314
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 35.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 8.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Our Lady of Kapiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Our Lady of Kapiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 1.0 km away
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 1.5 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 1.8 km away
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students · 1.9 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 1.9 km away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 2.2 km away
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 2.6 km away
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students · 3.1 km away
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 3.5 km away
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Francis Xavier School (Tawa)
Tawa · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Maranatha Christian School
Belmont · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
St Francis De Sales School (Is Bay)
Island Bay · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
199 students
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
St Anthony's School (Seatoun)
Seatoun · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Kapiti School a good school?
Our Lady of Kapiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 Our Lady of Kapiti School rank in Wellington?
Our Lady of Kapiti School ranks #11 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #111 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Our Lady of Kapiti School?
Our Lady of Kapiti School had 314 students in 2026, a change of +35% over five years.
Is Our Lady of Kapiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Our Lady of Kapiti School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Our Lady of Kapiti School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Our Lady of Kapiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.