Schools in Aranga
Dargaville · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Aranga, Dargaville (Northland) — 1 primary. Aranga School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Aranga
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Aranga School Full Primary · 16 students
What the record says about Aranga schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Aranga School
Aranga School's August 2024 ERO review found most students achieving at expected curriculum levels in reading, with majority achieving in writing and mathematics. Students demonstrate strong sense of belonging, cultural confidence, and positive attitudes toward te reo Māori learning. Student attendance below Ministry targets has been identified as a priority for improvement. Composite score: 63.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Aranga schools
What schools are in Aranga?
Aranga, Dargaville has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Aranga School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Aranga?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Aranga School ranks highest among Aranga schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Aranga?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Aranga does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Aranga address.
Decile or EQI — how are Aranga schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).