Kenakena School vs Our Lady of Kapiti School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenakena School
Paraparaumu Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
557 students
Our Lady of Kapiti School
Paraparaumu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
| Measure | Kenakena School Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington | Our Lady of Kapiti School Paraparaumu, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 59 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #102 of 176 | #11 of 176 |
| National rank | #637 of 1,559 | #111 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 557 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 402 |
| Total roll | 557 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.8% | 35.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.4% | 8.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paraparaumu Beach | Paraparaumu |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.kenakena.school.nz | www.olok.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Kapiti School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 59.4).
- •Our Lady of Kapiti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (402 vs 438).
- •Kenakena School does better on roll size (557 vs 314).
- •Our Lady of Kapiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.1% vs -5.8%).
- •Kenakena School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 314.
- •Kenakena School is a state school while Our Lady of Kapiti School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kenakena School better than Our Lady of Kapiti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Our Lady of Kapiti School ranks higher (81.2 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 Kenakena School and Our Lady of Kapiti School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Paraparaumu Beach and Paraparaumu in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kenakena School: 438. Our Lady of Kapiti School: 402. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kenakena School and Our Lady of Kapiti School rank in Wellington?
Kenakena School is 102nd of 176 and Our Lady of Kapiti School is 11th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).