Amesbury School vs Paparangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury School
Churton Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
269 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
| Measure | Amesbury School Churton Park, Wellington | Paparangi School Paparangi, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 79 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 176 | #51 of 176 |
| National rank | #163 of 1,559 | #285 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 269 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 381 |
| Total roll | 269 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.6% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 12.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Churton Park | Paparangi |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.amesbury.school.nz | www.paparangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Amesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (79.2 vs 74.5).
- •Amesbury School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 381).
- •Amesbury School does better on roll size (269 vs 237).
- •Paparangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5% vs -17.6%).
- •Amesbury School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 237.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amesbury School better than Paparangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Amesbury School ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amesbury School and Paparangi School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Churton Park and Paparangi in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amesbury School: 349. Paparangi School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amesbury School and Paparangi School rank in Wellington?
Amesbury School is 19th of 176 and Paparangi School is 51st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).