Dargaville Intermediate
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dargaville, Northland 0310 · Kaipara District
#41 of 72 intermediate schools in Northland
#1300 of 1,559 nationally
About Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville Intermediate is a state intermediate located in Dargaville, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 166 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 41st of 72 ranked intermediate schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 54.8%; pacific students 14.5%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Dargaville; Dargaville Intermediate ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)514
- Roll size (10%)166
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Intermediate by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 514
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 166
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 54.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.5%
- 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 Intermediate has changed over time.
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Schools near Dargaville Intermediate
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dargaville High School
Dargaville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 308 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 316 m away
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 657 m away
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 949 m away
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students · 9.8 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 intermediate schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Matakohe School
Matakohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
133 students
Ahipara School
Ahipara · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dargaville Intermediate a good school?
Dargaville Intermediate has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 of 72 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 Intermediate rank in Northland?
Dargaville Intermediate ranks #41 of 72 intermediate schools in Northland and #1300 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dargaville Intermediate?
Dargaville Intermediate had 166 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Dargaville Intermediate a primary school or a secondary school?
Dargaville Intermediate is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dargaville Intermediate?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Dargaville Intermediate; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.