Harvest Christian School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 81 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Christian School
Kerikeri ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
78 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
101 students
| Measure | Harvest Christian School Kerikeri, Northland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 72 | #35 of 72 |
| National rank | #847 of 1,559 | #1176 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 78 | 101 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 484 |
| Total roll | 78 | 101 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 72.5% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.1% | 27.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | harvest.school.nz/ | saintjosephs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขHarvest Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.0 vs 36.8).
- โขHarvest Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 484).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on roll size (101 vs 78).
- โขHarvest Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (72.5% vs 11.6%).
- โขSt Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is the larger school with 101 students compared with 78.
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 Harvest Christian School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Harvest Christian School ranks higher (51.0 vs 36.8 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 Harvest Christian School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Harvest Christian School: 447. St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Harvest Christian School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) rank in Northland?
Harvest Christian School is 19th of 72 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is 35th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).