Dargaville High School vs Selwyn Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 727 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dargaville High School
Dargaville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
399 students
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
| Measure | Dargaville High School Dargaville, Northland | Selwyn Park School Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 37 | #55 of 72 |
| National rank | #419 of 486 | #1465 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 399 | 148 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 542 |
| Total roll | 399 | 148 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.3% | 24.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | – |
| Māori students | 53.4% | 69.6% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 26.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz | www.selwynpark.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (23.3 vs 22.7).
- •Dargaville High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 542).
- •Dargaville High School does better on roll size (399 vs 148).
- •Selwyn Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.8% vs -14.3%).
- •Dargaville High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 148.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dargaville High School better than Selwyn Park School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dargaville High School and Selwyn Park School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Dargaville and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville High School: 515. Selwyn Park School: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville High School and Selwyn Park School rank in Northland?
Dargaville High School is 18th of 37 and Selwyn Park School is 55th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).