Dargaville Intermediate vs Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dargaville Intermediate
Dargaville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
166 students
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
| Measure | Dargaville Intermediate Dargaville, Northland | Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 72 | #50 of 72 |
| National rank | #1300 of 1,559 | #1386 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 166 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 515 |
| Total roll | 166 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.4% | 188.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 54.8% | 89% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dis.school.nz/ | www.portland.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Dargaville Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.0 vs 27.5).
- •Dargaville Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (514 vs 515).
- •Dargaville Intermediate does better on roll size (166 vs 109).
- •Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (188.9% vs 13.4%).
- •Dargaville Intermediate is the larger school with 166 students compared with 109.
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 Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dargaville Intermediate ranks higher (31.0 vs 27.5 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 Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville Intermediate: 514. Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi: 515. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville Intermediate and Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi rank in Northland?
Dargaville Intermediate is 41st of 72 and Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi is 50th of 72 among intermediate schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).