Dargaville Primary School vs Morningside School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
| Measure | Dargaville Primary School Dargaville, Northland | Morningside School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 72 | #27 of 72 |
| National rank | #982 of 1,559 | #1003 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 408 | 327 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 490 |
| Total roll | 408 | 327 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.9% | 5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.5% | 42.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 14.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.dargavilleprimary.school.nz | www.morningside.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (45.7 vs 44.9).
- •Morningside School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 492).
- •Dargaville Primary School does better on roll size (408 vs 327).
- •Dargaville Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs 5.1%).
- •Dargaville Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 327.
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 Primary School better than Morningside 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 Primary School and Morningside School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Dargaville Primary School: 492. Morningside School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Dargaville Primary School and Morningside School rank in Northland?
Dargaville Primary School is 26th of 72 and Morningside School is 27th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).