New ZealandNorthlandDargavilleKaihu Valley School

Kaihu Valley School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Dargaville, Northland · Rural other
admin@kaihu.school.nz 09-4390852
Roll13enrolled students
EQI563+108 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI563
vs National+108 (avg 455)
Roll13
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingRural other
Kaihu Valley School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
563+100
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
13
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
84.6%+52.6pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
23.1%+11.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Kaihu Valley School is a state full primary school in Dargaville, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 13 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 563 (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 TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralRural other
Postcode0373
MoE School ID1020

Student Demographics

Total Roll13
European/Pakeha38.5%
Maori84.6%
Pacific23.1%
Asian7.7%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
38.5%
Maori
84.6%
Pacific
23.1%
Asian
7.7%
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 EQI563
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)