Kapiti School vs Paraparaumu Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Paraparaumu Beach School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
483 students
| Measure | Kapiti School Paraparaumu, Wellington | Paraparaumu Beach School Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 176 | #111 of 176 |
| National rank | #1197 of 1,559 | #727 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 100 | 483 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 443 |
| Total roll | 100 | 483 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -58.2% | -20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23% | 21.3% |
| Pacific students | 15% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paraparaumu | Paraparaumu Beach |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kapiti.school.nz/ | www.pbs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Paraparaumu Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.9 vs 35.4).
- •Paraparaumu Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 477).
- •Paraparaumu Beach School does better on roll size (483 vs 100).
- •Paraparaumu Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.5% vs -58.2%).
- •Paraparaumu Beach School is the larger school with 483 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 Kapiti School better than Paraparaumu Beach School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paraparaumu Beach School ranks higher (55.9 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 Kapiti School and Paraparaumu Beach School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Paraparaumu and Paraparaumu Beach in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kapiti School: 477. Paraparaumu Beach School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kapiti School and Paraparaumu Beach School rank in Wellington?
Kapiti School is 141st of 176 and Paraparaumu Beach School is 111th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).