St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) vs Te Kopuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)
Dargaville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
101 students
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville, Northland | Te Kopuru School Te Kopuru, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 72 | #57 of 72 |
| National rank | #1176 of 1,559 | #1483 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 101 | 82 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 519 |
| Total roll | 101 | 82 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.6% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.7% | 63.4% |
| Pacific students | 30.7% | 14.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Dargaville | Te Kopuru |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | saintjosephs.school.nz/ | www.tekopuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.8 vs 21.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 519).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on roll size (101 vs 82).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.6% vs -17.6%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is the larger school with 101 students compared with 82.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is a state integrated school while Te Kopuru School is a state 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) better than Te Kopuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) ranks higher (36.8 vs 21.9 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 St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) and Te Kopuru School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Dargaville and Te Kopuru in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville): 484. Te Kopuru School: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) and Te Kopuru School rank in Northland?
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is 35th of 72 and Te Kopuru School is 57th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).