Schools in Dargaville, Northland (2026)
6 schools · 1,233 students · 5 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 515.
Dargaville, in Northland, has 6 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,233 students. By level there are 2 contributing, 2 full primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 5 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Dargaville's schools is 515, below the Northland median of 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Dargaville Primary School (45.7, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) (36.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Dargaville Intermediate (31.0, lower 50% of intermediate schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Dargaville Primary School (408 students), Dargaville High School (399 students), Dargaville Intermediate (166 students).
Ranked schools in Dargaville
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Northland.
- 146Dargaville Primary SchoolDargaville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 492 · 408 students
- 237St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)Dargaville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 101 students
- 331Dargaville IntermediateDargaville · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 514 · 166 students
- 423Dargaville High SchoolDargaville · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 515 · 399 students
- 523Selwyn Park SchoolDargaville · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 542 · 148 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dargaville Primary School Dargaville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 45.7 Lower 50% | 492 | 408 |
| 2 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 36.8 Lower 50% | 484 | 101 |
| 3 | Dargaville Intermediate Dargaville · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 31.0 Lower 50% | 514 | 166 |
| 4 | Dargaville High School Dargaville · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 23.3 Lower 50% | 515 | 399 |
| 5 | Selwyn Park School Dargaville · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 542 | 148 |
Other schools in Dargaville
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dargaville?
Dargaville Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Dargaville with a Success Index (NZ) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Dargaville?
Dargaville has 6 schools (2 contributing, 2 full primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 1,233 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Dargaville?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Dargaville is 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.