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Paraparaumu School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Paraparaumu East, Paraparaumu, with 305 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll305at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic463moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMedium urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Paraparaumu School, Ministry school number 2949 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

305students

Paraparaumu School had 305 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 24179%
Māori 9431%
Pacific 269%
Asian 145%
MELAA 62%

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 305 students on the roll, so they sum to about 125%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

463EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 463

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Paraparaumu School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number2949
AddressRuapehu Street, Paraparaumu East, Paraparaumu
Territorial authorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1889-01-27

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Kapiti School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 101 0.5 km
Our Lady of Kapiti School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 300 1.5 km
Raumati Beach School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 516 2.2 km
Kāpiti College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,389 2.3 km
Raumati South School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 357 2.7 km
Te Rā School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 141 3.1 km
Paraparaumu Beach School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 468 3.2 km
Paraparaumu College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,488 3.3 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Paraparaumu School cover?

Paraparaumu School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Paraparaumu School?

305 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Paraparaumu School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Paraparaumu School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Paraparaumu School a state school?

Paraparaumu School is a state school.

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