Paraparaumu School
Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu · Wellington
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Composite score
Established
Above median
Rank #645 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Paraparaumu School as of 2022-11-22. NZ Gazette notice
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Paraparaumu looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Paraparaumu School a good school?
Paraparaumu School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Enhanced curriculum provision that responds more effectively to students' cultural needs and whānau aspirations
- Coherent and effective systems to support teachers to improve their practice
- Strong partnerships with whānau Māori and families that promote a positive response to children's culture and language
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 8.5/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · above band median (n=404) · why? ▼ hide
+5.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=403) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2019-11 · near band median (n=406) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-11-05 · Dr Lesley Patterson, Te Tai Tini Southern Region
- Majority of students met school expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though some disparities exist for Māori students and between genders in literacy
- School has enhanced curriculum provision including Te Whānau Kotuku classes and Te Reo Tuatahi programme responding to students' cultural needs and whānau aspirations
- Strong systems and partnerships with whānau Māori and families promote improved response to children's culture and language
- Coherent and effective systems support teachers to improve practice through appraisal, professional learning, and collaborative inquiry
- Leaders and teachers need to strengthen depth of analysis and use of assessment information to show clear progress for groups of students over time
"School leadership has set a clear strategic direction for the school that focuses on improved outcomes, particularly for priority learners."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Audited financials
Year ended 2022 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$3.00M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$20k
Net assets / equity
$0.75M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
8.5
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$2.57M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,473
2018
$1.6M
2019
$1.9M
2020
$2.1M
2021
$2.6M
2022
$2.6M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 32
- Year 02 39
- Year 03 40
- Year 04 36
- Year 05 40
- Year 06 40
- Year 07 53
- Year 08 44
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 78.2%
- Māori 31.4%
- Pacific 7.6%
- Other / MELAA 4.4%
- Asian 4.1%
Location
Ruapehu Street, Paraparaumu. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Paraparaumu School a good school?
Paraparaumu School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-11 review identified 6 key findings. Majority of students met school expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though some disparities exist for Māori students and between genders in literacy
How do I enrol my child at Paraparaumu School?
Contact the school directly on 04-2987900, email admin@paraparaumu.school.nz, or visit www.paraparaumu.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Paraparaumu School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Paraparaumu School has 344 students, with an EQI of 463 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Paraparaumu School in 2019-11, signed by Dr Lesley Patterson. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- web.archive.org
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz