Paraparaumu School vs Te Rā School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paraparaumu School
Paraparaumu · State full primary · Years 1–8
307 students
Te Rā School
Raumati South · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Paraparaumu School Paraparaumu, Wellington | Te Rā School Raumati South, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 176 | #84 of 176 |
| National rank | #746 of 1,559 | #481 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 307 | 142 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 411 |
| Total roll | 307 | 142 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | -22% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paraparaumu | Raumati South |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.paraparaumu.school.nz | www.tera.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rā School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 55.2).
- •Te Rā School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (411 vs 463).
- •Paraparaumu School does better on roll size (307 vs 142).
- •Paraparaumu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs -22%).
- •Paraparaumu School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 142.
- •Paraparaumu School is a state school while Te Rā 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 Paraparaumu School better than Te Rā School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rā School ranks higher (65.7 vs 55.2 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 Paraparaumu School and Te Rā School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Paraparaumu and Raumati South in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paraparaumu School: 463. Te Rā School: 411. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paraparaumu School and Te Rā School rank in Wellington?
Paraparaumu School is 115th of 176 and Te Rā School is 84th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).