Paparangi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paparangi, Wellington 6037 · Wellington City
#51 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#285 of 1,559 nationally
About Paparangi School
Paparangi School is a state contributing located in Paparangi, in the Wellington City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 237 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 51st of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (92th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.2%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)381
- Roll size (10%)237
- 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 Paparangi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 381
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 237
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- 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 Paparangi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paparangi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Newlands College
Newlands · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,254 students · 483 m away
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students · 638 m away
Rewa Rewa School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 662 m away
Newlands School
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 1.1 km away
Churton Park School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 1.2 km away
Johnsonville School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 1.3 km away
Bellevue School (Newlands)
Newlands · State contributing · Years 1–6
245 students · 1.3 km away
Wellington Hills Christian College
Johnsonville · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
180 students · 1.6 km away
St Brigids School (Johnsonville)
Johnsonville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
298 students · 1.7 km away
West Park School
Johnsonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
259 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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444 students
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Miramar North School
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237 students
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
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Greenacres School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paparangi School a good school?
Paparangi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Paparangi School rank in Wellington?
Paparangi School ranks #51 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #285 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paparangi School?
Paparangi School had 237 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Paparangi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paparangi School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paparangi School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paparangi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.