Dargaville Intermediate vs Matakohe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 36 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
166 students
Matakohe School
Matakohe ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
36 students
| Measure | Dargaville Intermediate Dargaville, Northland | Matakohe School Matakohe, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 72 | โ |
| National rank | #1300 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 166 | 36 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 515 |
| Total roll | 166 | 36 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.4% | -20% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 54.8% | 22.2% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Matakohe |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dis.school.nz/ | www.matakohe.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขDargaville Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.0 vs 21.7).
- โขDargaville Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 515).
- โขDargaville Intermediate does better on roll size (166 vs 36).
- โขDargaville Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.4% vs -20%).
- โขDargaville Intermediate is the larger school with 166 students compared with 36.
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 Intermediate better than Matakohe School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dargaville Intermediate ranks higher (31.0 vs 21.7 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 Intermediate and Matakohe School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Matakohe in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville Intermediate: 514. Matakohe School: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville Intermediate and Matakohe School rank in Northland?
Dargaville Intermediate is 41st of 72 and Matakohe School is unranked among intermediate schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).