Paraparaumu College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paraparaumu, Wellington 5254 · Kapiti Coast District
#13 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington
#92 of 486 nationally
About Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Paraparaumu, in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,499 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 13th of 46 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is roll size (88th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.9%; pacific students 5.9%; international students 4.1%.
There are 4 schools in Paraparaumu; Paraparaumu College ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)442
- Roll size (10%)1,499
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)90%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)68.8%
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 College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 442
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,499
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 90%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 68.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 20.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Paraparaumu College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Paraparaumu College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Paraparaumu College has changed over time.
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Schools near Paraparaumu College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students · 822 m away
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students · 1.1 km away
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 2.2 km away
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 2.9 km away
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students · 3.3 km away
Raumati Beach School
Raumati Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
534 students · 3.9 km away
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students · 4.1 km away
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
512 students · 4.6 km away
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students · 5.3 km away
Waikanae School
Waikanae · State full primary · Years 1–8
467 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students
Tawa College
Tawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,031 students
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Rongotai College
Kilbirnie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
701 students
TKKM o Nga Mokopuna
Seatoun · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paraparaumu College a good school?
Paraparaumu College has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #13 of 46 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 College rank in Wellington?
Paraparaumu College ranks #13 of 46 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington and #92 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paraparaumu College?
Paraparaumu College had 1,499 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Paraparaumu College a primary school or a secondary school?
Paraparaumu College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paraparaumu College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paraparaumu College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.