Fraser Crescent School vs Paraparaumu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 23 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
| Measure | Fraser Crescent School Elderslea, Wellington | Paraparaumu School Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 176 | #115 of 176 |
| National rank | #748 of 1,559 | #746 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 301 | 307 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 463 |
| Total roll | 301 | 307 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.7% | 5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.2% | 30.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.6% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elderslea | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.frasercres.school.nz | www.paraparaumu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (55.0 vs 55.2).
- •Paraparaumu School does better on roll size (307 vs 301).
- •Fraser Crescent School does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.7% vs 5.9%).
- •Paraparaumu School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 301.
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 Fraser Crescent School better than Paraparaumu School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fraser Crescent School and Paraparaumu School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Elderslea and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Fraser Crescent School: 463. Paraparaumu School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Fraser Crescent School and Paraparaumu School rank in Wellington?
Fraser Crescent School is 116th of 176 and Paraparaumu School is 115th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).