St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Dargaville, Northland 0340 · Kaipara District
#35 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#1176 of 1,559 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is a state integrated full primary located in Dargaville, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 101 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 36.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 35th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.7%; pacific students 30.7%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Dargaville; St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)484
- Roll size (10%)101
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.6%
- 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 101
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.7%
- 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students · 316 m away
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 574 m away
Dargaville High School
Dargaville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students · 624 m away
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students · 1.2 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 · 11 km away
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Harvest Christian School
Kerikeri · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) has a Success Index (NZ) of 36.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #35 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) rank in Northland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) ranks #35 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #1176 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) had 101 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.