Overview
Paraparaumu Beach School is a state full primary school in Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 444 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 443 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Kapiti Coast District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5252
MoE School ID2948
Student Demographics
Total Roll444
European/Pakeha75.7%
Maori21.2%
Pacific5.9%
Asian7.9%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI443
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)