New ZealandNorthlandDargavilleDargaville Intermediate

Dargaville Intermediate

StateIntermediateCo-Educational
Dargaville, Northland · Small urban area
office@dis.school.nz 09-4398045
Roll163enrolled students
EQI514+59 vs avg 455
TypeIntermediateState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Intermediate · Co-Educational
EQI514
vs National+59 (avg 455)
Roll163
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Dargaville Intermediate

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
514+51
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
163
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
56.4%+24.4pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
14.1%+2.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Dargaville Intermediate is a state intermediate school in Dargaville, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 163 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 514 (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 TypeIntermediate
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0310
MoE School ID1008

Student Demographics

Total Roll163
European/Pakeha52.8%
Maori56.4%
Pacific14.1%
Asian5.5%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
52.8%
Maori
56.4%
Pacific
14.1%
Asian
5.5%
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 EQI514
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)