Dalefield School vs Paraparaumu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 41 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalefield School
Carterton · State full primary · Years 1–8
76 students
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
| Measure | Dalefield School Carterton, Wellington | Paraparaumu School Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 176 | #115 of 176 |
| National rank | #1021 of 1,559 | #746 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 76 | 307 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 463 |
| Total roll | 76 | 307 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 43.1% | 5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.7% | 30.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Carterton | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.dalefield.school.nz | www.paraparaumu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paraparaumu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.2 vs 43.9).
- •Paraparaumu School does better on roll size (307 vs 76).
- •Dalefield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (43.1% vs 5.9%).
- •Paraparaumu School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 76.
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 Dalefield School better than Paraparaumu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paraparaumu School ranks higher (55.2 vs 43.9 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 Dalefield School and Paraparaumu School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Carterton and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dalefield School: 463. Paraparaumu School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dalefield School and Paraparaumu School rank in Wellington?
Dalefield School is 131st of 176 and Paraparaumu School is 115th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).