Douglas Park School vs Kapiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 54 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Park School
Masterton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
358 students
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
100 students
| Measure | Douglas Park School Masterton, Wellington | Kapiti School Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 176 | #141 of 176 |
| National rank | #1145 of 1,559 | #1197 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 358 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 477 |
| Total roll | 358 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.7% | -58.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 37.4% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 15% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Masterton | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.douglaspark.school.nz | www.kapiti.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขDouglas Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.1 vs 35.4).
- โขKapiti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 479).
- โขDouglas Park School does better on roll size (358 vs 100).
- โขDouglas Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.7% vs -58.2%).
- โขDouglas Park School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 100.
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 Douglas Park School better than Kapiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Douglas Park School ranks higher (38.1 vs 35.4 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 Douglas Park School and Kapiti School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Masterton and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Douglas Park School: 479. Kapiti School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Douglas Park School and Kapiti School rank in Wellington?
Douglas Park School is 137th of 176 and Kapiti School is 141st of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).