Dargaville High School vs Te Kamo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland, New Zealand, 48 km 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
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students
| Measure | Dargaville High School Dargaville, Northland | Te Kamo High School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 37 | #13 of 37 |
| National rank | #419 of 486 | #385 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 399 | 776 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 508 |
| Total roll | 399 | 776 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -14.3% | -17.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 67.1% | 70.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.7% | 41.3% |
| Māori students | 53.4% | 55.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.3% | 12.1% |
| International students | 0% | 1.8% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz | www.kamohigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kamo High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.6 vs 23.3).
- •Te Kamo High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (508 vs 515).
- •Te Kamo High School does better on roll size (776 vs 399).
- •Dargaville High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-14.3% vs -17.5%).
- •Te Kamo High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (70.9% vs 67.1%).
- •Te Kamo High School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 399.
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 Te Kamo High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kamo High School ranks higher (28.6 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 Te Kamo High School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville High School: 515. Te Kamo High School: 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville High School and Te Kamo High School rank in Northland?
Dargaville High School is 18th of 37 and Te Kamo High School is 13th of 37 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).