Overview
Paraparaumu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Paraparaumu, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 1,542 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 442.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
GenderCo-Educational
RegionKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Postcode5254
School ID248
Student Background
Total Roll1,542
European/Pakeha Students83.7%
Maori Students21.1%
Pacific Students6%
Asian Students13.5%
Student Background
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)