Overview
Dargaville High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Dargaville, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 412 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 515 (high equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Kaipara District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0310
MoE School ID19
Student Demographics
Total Roll412
European/Pakeha54.9%
Maori54.9%
Pacific14.6%
Asian6.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI515
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)