Paremata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Paremata, Wellington 5024 · Porirua City
#77 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#431 of 1,559 nationally
About Paremata School
Paremata School is a state full primary located in Paremata, in the Porirua City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 320 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 77th of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.4%; pacific students 16.3%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)408
- Roll size (10%)320
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.8%
- 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 Paremata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 408
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 320
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.3%
- 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 Paremata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Paremata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papakowhai School
Papakowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students · 717 m away
Postgate School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
328 students · 1.2 km away
Rangikura School
Ascot Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 1.2 km away
Discovery School
Whitby · State full primary · Years 1–8
471 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Waitangirua · State composite · Years 1–13
324 students · 1.9 km away
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 2.0 km away
Porirua Montessori Primary School
Whitby · Private full primary · Years 1–8
15 students · 2.0 km away
Titahi Bay North School
Titahi Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 2.2 km away
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
168 students · 2.3 km away
Aotea College
Porirua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,358 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Raumati South School
Raumati South · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Pukerua Bay School
Pukerua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Hutt Intermediate
Woburn · State intermediate · Years 7–8
604 students
Evans Bay Intermediate
Kilbirnie · State intermediate · Years 7–8
333 students
Wainuioru School
Wainuioru · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paremata School a good school?
Paremata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #77 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 Paremata School rank in Wellington?
Paremata School ranks #77 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #431 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Paremata School?
Paremata School had 320 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Paremata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paremata School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Paremata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paremata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.