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Dargaville High School

Plunket Street, Dargaville · Northland

Total roll 361
EQI 515
Founded 1921

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Students aged 13-18 in Dargaville looking for a state-funded setting.

Is Dargaville High School a good school?

Dargaville High School has not yet had a published ERO composite score in our dataset. We're working to backfill ERO reports for every NZ school — check back soon, or read the school's own information at www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz.

Strengths from the latest ERO report

  • The school is strengthening ākonga wellbeing through working holistically and collaboratively with whānau, external agencies and the wider community
  • The senior leadership team is stable and cohesive, with a focus on continuous improvement and a shared understanding of the school's vision
  • Strategies to increase ākonga progress and achievement are increasingly effective as a result of closer monitoring and regular evaluation of impact on learning

Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.

Latest ERO review

2022-11-08 · ERO

ERO report
  • The senior leadership team is stable and cohesive, with a focus on continuous improvement and a shared understanding of the school's vision
  • The school is strengthening ākonga wellbeing through working holistically and collaboratively with whānau, external agencies and the wider community
  • Strategies to increase ākonga progress and achievement are increasingly effective as a result of closer monitoring and regular evaluation of impact on learning
  • Approximately half of the students are of Māori heritage who predominantly whakapapa to local hapū and Ngāti Whatua iwi
  • The school has four different senior trades academies and a vertical Kaupapa Māori class, plus Tutamoe as a supported learning environment for students with diverse needs
"the senior leadership team is stable and cohesive, with a focus on continuous improvement and a shared understanding of the school's vision"
— ERO, 2022-11-08 (leadership)

Frequently asked

Is Dargaville High School a good school?

Dargaville High School has not yet had a published ERO composite score in our dataset. We're working to backfill ERO reports for every NZ school — check back soon, or read the school's own information at www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz.

What does the latest ERO review say?

ERO's 2022-11 review identified 5 key findings. The senior leadership team is stable and cohesive, with a focus on continuous improvement and a shared understanding of the school's vision

How do I enrol my child at Dargaville High School?

Contact the school directly on 09-4397229, email office@darghigh.school.nz, or visit www.dargavillehighschool.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.

What are the fees?

Dargaville High School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.

What is the roll size?

Dargaville High School has 361 students, with an EQI of 515 (higher socio-economic need).

When was the school last reviewed by ERO?

The Education Review Office last reviewed Dargaville High School in 2022-11. 4 ERO reports are on file in our archive.

Data transparency

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Last updated

8 Nov 2022

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