Paremata School vs Tairangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paremata School
Paremata · State full primary · Years 1–8
320 students
Tairangi School
Waitangirua · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
| Measure | Paremata School Paremata, Wellington | Tairangi School Waitangirua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 176 | #169 of 176 |
| National rank | #431 of 1,559 | #1435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 320 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 408 | 512 |
| Total roll | 320 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.8% | -1.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 70.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paremata | Waitangirua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.paremata.school.nz | www.tairangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Paremata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.4 vs 25.1).
- •Paremata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (408 vs 512).
- •Paremata School does better on roll size (320 vs 151).
- •Tairangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.3% vs -10.8%).
- •Paremata School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 151.
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 Paremata School better than Tairangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paremata School ranks higher (68.4 vs 25.1 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 Paremata School and Tairangi School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Paremata and Waitangirua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paremata School: 408. Tairangi School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paremata School and Tairangi School rank in Wellington?
Paremata School is 77th of 176 and Tairangi School is 169th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).