Dargaville High School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 624 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
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
| Measure | Dargaville High School Dargaville, Northland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 37 | #35 of 72 |
| National rank | #419 of 486 | #1176 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 399 | 101 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 484 |
| Total roll | 399 | 101 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.3% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | – |
| Māori students | 53.4% | 27.7% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz | saintjosephs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 23.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 515).
- •Dargaville High School does better on roll size (399 vs 101).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.6% vs -14.3%).
- •Dargaville High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 101.
- •Dargaville High School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) ranks higher (36.8 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dargaville High School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Dargaville and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville High School: 515. St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville High School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) rank in Northland?
Dargaville High School is 18th of 37 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is 35th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).