Kāpiti College vs Paekākāriki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 7.1 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
Paekākāriki School
Paekakariki · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
| Measure | Kāpiti College Raumati Beach, Wellington | Paekākāriki School Paekakariki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 46 | #87 of 176 |
| National rank | #102 of 486 | #504 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,410 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 411 |
| Total roll | 1,410 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -30.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 89.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 70.7% | – |
| Māori students | 16% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| International students | 5.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raumati Beach | Paekakariki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapiticollege.school.nz | www.paekakariki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kāpiti College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 64.8).
- •Paekākāriki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 430).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll size (1,410 vs 103).
- •Kāpiti College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -30.9%).
- •Kāpiti College is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 103.
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 Paekākāriki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kāpiti College ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.8 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 Paekākāriki School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Raumati Beach and Paekakariki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kāpiti College: 430. Paekākāriki School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kāpiti College and Paekākāriki School rank in Wellington?
Kāpiti College is 16th of 46 and Paekākāriki School is 87th of 176 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).