Selwyn Park School vs St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selwyn Park School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
148 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
| Measure | Selwyn Park School Dargaville, Northland | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 72 | #35 of 72 |
| National rank | #1465 of 1,559 | #1176 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 148 | 101 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 542 | 484 |
| Total roll | 148 | 101 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.8% | 11.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 69.6% | 27.7% |
| Pacific students | 26.4% | 30.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Dargaville |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.selwynpark.school.nz/ | saintjosephs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 22.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 542).
- •Selwyn Park School does better on roll size (148 vs 101).
- •Selwyn Park School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.8% vs 11.6%).
- •Selwyn Park School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 101.
- •Selwyn Park School is a state school while St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Selwyn Park School better than St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) ranks higher (36.8 vs 22.7 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 Selwyn Park School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Dargaville in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Selwyn Park School: 542. St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville): 484. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Selwyn Park School and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) rank in Northland?
Selwyn Park School is 55th of 72 and St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is 35th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).