Kāpiti College vs Kapiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kāpiti College
Raumati Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,410 students
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
| Measure | Kāpiti College Raumati Beach, Wellington | Kapiti School Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 46 | #141 of 176 |
| National rank | #102 of 486 | #1197 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,410 | 100 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 477 |
| Total roll | 1,410 | 100 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -58.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 70.7% | – |
| Māori students | 16% | 23% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 15% |
| International students | 5.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raumati Beach | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapiticollege.school.nz | www.kapiti.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kāpiti College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 35.4).
- •Kāpiti College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 477).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll size (1,410 vs 100).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -58.2%).
- •Kāpiti College is the larger school with 1,410 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 Kāpiti College better than Kapiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kāpiti College ranks higher (70.5 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 Kāpiti College and Kapiti School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Raumati Beach and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kāpiti College: 430. Kapiti School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kāpiti College and Kapiti School rank in Wellington?
Kāpiti College is 16th of 46 and Kapiti School is 141st of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).