Schools in Paremata
Porirua · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Paremata, Porirua (Wellington) — 1 primary. Paremata School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Paremata ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Paremata schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Paremata School
Paremata School's November 2024 ERO review found most students achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with Pacific students achieving at higher rates than their peers. Leaders use regular student data analysis to drive improvements, and teachers employ evidence-based practices to accelerate progress. The school is working on targeted interventions to reduce achievement disparities for Māori students in writing.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Paremata schools
What schools are in Paremata?
Paremata, Porirua has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Paremata School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Paremata?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Paremata School ranks highest among Paremata schools (74/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Paremata?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Paremata does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Paremata address.
Decile or EQI — how are Paremata schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).