Paraparaumu Beach School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington 5252 · Kapiti Coast District
#111 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#727 of 1,559 nationally
About Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach School is a state full primary located in Paraparaumu Beach, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 483 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 111th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.3%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Paraparaumu Beach; Paraparaumu Beach School ranks 2nd 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)483
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.5%
- 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 Paraparaumu Beach School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 483
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.3%
- 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 Paraparaumu Beach School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paraparaumu Beach School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 749 m away
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,499 students · 822 m away
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 1.9 km away
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 2.8 km away
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 3.2 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 3.4 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 3.6 km away
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students · 4.8 km away
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students · 5.3 km away
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fergusson Intermediate (Trentham)
Trentham · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students
Fernridge School
Masterton · State contributing · Years 1–6
219 students
Tawhai School
Stokes Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
345 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paraparaumu Beach School a good school?
Paraparaumu Beach School has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #111 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 Paraparaumu Beach School rank in Wellington?
Paraparaumu Beach School ranks #111 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #727 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paraparaumu Beach School?
Paraparaumu Beach School had 483 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Paraparaumu Beach School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paraparaumu Beach School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paraparaumu Beach School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paraparaumu Beach School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.