Schools in Kaipara District, Northland (2026)
24 schools · 3,582 students · 21 state, 2 private, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 514.
Kaipara District, in Northland, has 24 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,582 students. By level there are 11 full primary, 6 contributing, 3 composite, 2 secondary (year 7-15), 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 21 state, 2 private, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Kaipara District's schools is 514, below the Northland median of 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
13 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Mangawhai Beach School (74.9, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Otamatea High School (45.8, lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools nationally), and Dargaville Primary School (45.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Mangawhai Beach School (738 students), Otamatea High School (566 students), Dargaville Primary School (408 students).
Schools are spread across 13 suburbs or towns, with the most in Dargaville (6), Maungaturoto (3), Mangawhai (2), Ruawai (2).
Ranked schools in Kaipara District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Northland.
- 175Mangawhai Beach SchoolMangawhai · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 430 · 738 students
- 246Otamatea High SchoolMaungaturoto · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 480 · 566 students
- 346Dargaville Primary SchoolDargaville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 408 students
- 437Maungaturoto SchoolMaungaturoto · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 199 students
- 537St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)Dargaville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 101 students
- 634Kaiwaka SchoolKaiwaka · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 482 · 127 students
- 731Dargaville IntermediateDargaville · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 166 students
- 827Ruawai Primary SchoolRuawai · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 501 · 96 students
- 926TKKM o NgaringaomatarikiOruawharo · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 524 · 95 students
- 1023Dargaville High SchoolDargaville · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 515 · 399 students
- 1123Ruawai CollegeRuawai · State Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 526 · 139 students
- 1223Selwyn Park SchoolDargaville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 148 students
- 1322Te Kopuru SchoolTe Kopuru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 519 · 82 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mangawhai Beach School Mangawhai · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 74.9 Top 25% | 430 | 738 |
| 2 | Otamatea High School Maungaturoto · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 45.8 Lower 50% | 480 | 566 |
| 3 | Dargaville Primary School Dargaville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.7 Lower 50% | 492 | 408 |
| 4 | Maungaturoto School Maungaturoto · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.2 Lower 50% | 477 | 199 |
| 5 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 36.8 Lower 50% | 484 | 101 |
| 6 | Kaiwaka School Kaiwaka · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 34.2 Lower 50% | 482 | 127 |
| 7 | Dargaville Intermediate Dargaville · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 31.0 Lower 50% | 514 | 166 |
| 8 | Ruawai Primary School Ruawai · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.3 Lower 50% | 501 | 96 |
| 9 | TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki Oruawharo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 25.8 Lower 50% | 524 | 95 |
| 10 | Dargaville High School Dargaville · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 23.3 Lower 50% | 515 | 399 |
| 11 | Ruawai College Ruawai · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State | 22.9 Lower 50% | 526 | 139 |
| 12 | Selwyn Park School Dargaville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 542 | 148 |
| 13 | Te Kopuru School Te Kopuru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.9 Lower 50% | 519 | 82 |
Other schools in Kaipara District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Matakohe School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Pouto School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Aranga School
Aranga · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Tinopai School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Kaihu Valley School
Dargaville · State full primary · Years 1–8
11 students
Mangawhai Hills College
Mangawhai · Private composite · Years 1–13
38 students
Otamatea Christian School
Maungaturoto · Private composite · Years 1–13
50 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kaipara District?
Mangawhai Beach School is the highest-ranked school in Kaipara District with a Success Index (NZ) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Kaipara District?
Kaipara District has 24 schools (11 full primary, 2 secondary (year 7-15), 6 contributing, 1 intermediate, 3 composite, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 3,582 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Kaipara District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Kaipara District is 514. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.