Pompallier Catholic School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 106 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
| Measure | Pompallier Catholic School Kaitaia, Northland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 72 | #35 of 72 |
| National rank | #883 of 1,559 | #1176 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 167 | 101 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 484 |
| Total roll | 167 | 101 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 27.7% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitaia | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.pompallierprimary.school.nz | saintjosephs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pompallier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.5 vs 36.8).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 484).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on roll size (167 vs 101).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs 11.6%).
- •Pompallier Catholic School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 101.
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 Pompallier Catholic School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pompallier Catholic School ranks higher (49.5 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 Pompallier Catholic School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Kaitaia and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pompallier Catholic School: 462. St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pompallier Catholic School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) rank in Northland?
Pompallier Catholic School is 21st 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).