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Dargaville High School

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Dargaville, Northland · Small urban area
office@darghigh.school.nz 09-4397229
Roll412enrolled students
EQI515+60 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI515
vs National+60 (avg 455)
Roll412
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Dargaville High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
515+52
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
412
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
54.9%+22.9pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
14.6%+2.8pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

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

European/Pakeha
54.9%
Maori
54.9%
Pacific
14.6%
Asian
6.1%
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)