Overview
St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) is a state integrated full primary school in Dargaville, Northland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 91 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 484 (above-average 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 Integrated
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityKaipara District
RegionNorthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode0340
MoE School ID1098
Student Demographics
Total Roll91
European/Pakeha40.7%
Maori30.8%
Pacific30.8%
Asian22%
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 EQI484
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)