Dargaville Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dargaville, Northland 0340 · Kaipara District
#26 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#982 of 1,559 nationally
About Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville Primary School is a state contributing located in Dargaville, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 408 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 26th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 51.5%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Dargaville; Dargaville Primary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)408
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.9%
- 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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 408
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 51.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Dargaville Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students · 574 m away
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 657 m away
Dargaville High School
Dargaville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 853 m away
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 1.1 km away
Tangowahine School
Tangowahine · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students · 10 km away
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 10 km away
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Onerahi School
Onerahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dargaville Primary School a good school?
Dargaville Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 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 Primary School rank in Northland?
Dargaville Primary School ranks #26 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #982 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Dargaville Primary School?
Dargaville Primary School had 408 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Dargaville Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Dargaville Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Dargaville Primary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Dargaville Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.