Newlands Intermediate vs Paparangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 638 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newlands Intermediate
Newlands · State intermediate · Years 7–8
516 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
| Measure | Newlands Intermediate Newlands, Wellington | Paparangi School Paparangi, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #14 of 176 | #51 of 176 |
| National rank | #137 of 1,559 | #285 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 516 | 237 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 381 |
| Total roll | 516 | 237 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.2% | -5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.7% | 12.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newlands | Paparangi |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.newlandsint.school.nz | www.paparangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Newlands Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.3 vs 74.5).
- •Paparangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (381 vs 398).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll size (516 vs 237).
- •Newlands Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.2% vs -5%).
- •Newlands Intermediate is the larger school with 516 students compared with 237.
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 Newlands Intermediate better than Paparangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newlands Intermediate ranks higher (80.3 vs 74.5 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 Newlands Intermediate and Paparangi School?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Newlands and Paparangi in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newlands Intermediate: 398. Paparangi School: 381. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newlands Intermediate and Paparangi School rank in Wellington?
Newlands Intermediate is 14th of 176 and Paparangi School is 51st of 176 among intermediate schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).