Overview
Paraparaumu School is a state full primary school in Paraparaumu, Wellington, serving Co-Educational. The school has 304 enrolled students. Its Equity Index (EQI) value is 463.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
GenderCo-Educational
RegionKapiti Coast District
RegionWellington
Postcode5032
School ID2949
Student Background
Total Roll304
European/Pakeha Students77.6%
Maori Students29.9%
Pacific Students8.2%
Asian Students4.3%
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 EQI463
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)