Dargaville High School
Plunket Street, Dargaville · Northland
Best suited for
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
- 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"
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Selwyn Park School
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Dargaville Primary School
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Tangowahine School
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Arapohue School
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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
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz