Kapakapanui School vs Kenakena School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapakapanui School
Waikanae ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
512 students
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
557 students
| Measure | Kapakapanui School Waikanae, Wellington | Kenakena School Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #98 of 176 | #102 of 176 |
| National rank | #611 of 1,559 | #637 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 512 | 557 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 438 |
| Total roll | 512 | 557 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.2% | 22.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waikanae | Paraparaumu Beach |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapanui.school.nz | www.kenakena.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKapakapanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.7 vs 59.4).
- โขKapakapanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 438).
- โขKenakena School does better on roll size (557 vs 512).
- โขKapakapanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5% vs -5.8%).
- โขKenakena School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 512.
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 Kapakapanui School better than Kenakena School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kapakapanui School ranks higher (60.7 vs 59.4 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 Kapakapanui School and Kenakena School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Waikanae and Paraparaumu Beach in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kapakapanui School: 434. Kenakena School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kapakapanui School and Kenakena School rank in Wellington?
Kapakapanui School is 98th of 176 and Kenakena School is 102nd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).