Dargaville High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dargaville, Northland 0310 · Kaipara District
#18 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland
#419 of 486 nationally
About Dargaville High School
Dargaville High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Dargaville, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 399 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 18th of 37 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (47th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 53.4%; pacific students 15.3%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Dargaville; Dargaville High School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)515
- Roll size (10%)399
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)67.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)36.7%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dargaville High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 515
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 399
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 67.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 36.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 53.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 15.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Dargaville High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Dargaville High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Dargaville High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dargaville High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 308 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 624 m away
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 727 m away
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 853 m away
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students · 9.5 km away
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 11 km away
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Okaihau College
Okaihau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
261 students
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
TKKM o Kaikohe
Kaikohe · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dargaville High School a good school?
Dargaville High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #18 of 37 in Northland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dargaville High School rank in Northland?
Dargaville High School ranks #18 of 37 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland and #419 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dargaville High School?
Dargaville High School had 399 students in 2026, a change of -14% over five years.
Is Dargaville High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dargaville High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dargaville High School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Dargaville High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.