Overview
Paraparaumu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Paraparaumu, Wellington. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,542 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 442 (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 TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode5254
MoE School ID248
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,542
European/Pakeha83.7%
Maori21.1%
Pacific6%
Asian13.5%
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 EQI442
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)