Kapakapanui School vs Paraparaumu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 4.6 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
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,499 students
| Measure | Kapakapanui School Waikanae, Wellington | Paraparaumu College Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #98 of 176 | #13 of 46 |
| National rank | #611 of 1,559 | #92 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 512 | 1,499 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 434 | 442 |
| Total roll | 512 | 1,499 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 90% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 68.8% |
| Mฤori students | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| International students | 0% | 4.1% |
| suburb or town | Waikanae | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapanui.school.nz | www.paraparaumucollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขParaparaumu College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.4 vs 60.7).
- โขKapakapanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (434 vs 442).
- โขParaparaumu College does better on roll size (1,499 vs 512).
- โขParaparaumu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs -5%).
- โขParaparaumu College is the larger school with 1,499 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 Paraparaumu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paraparaumu College ranks higher (72.4 vs 60.7 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 Paraparaumu College?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Waikanae and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kapakapanui School: 434. Paraparaumu College: 442. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kapakapanui School and Paraparaumu College rank in Wellington?
Kapakapanui School is 98th of 176 and Paraparaumu College is 13th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).