Dargaville High School

Dargaville High School is a state co-educational secondary school located in Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand, established in 1921. A total of students from years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18) attend Dargaville High School as of

History

Dargaville High School was established in 1921.

In 2021 the school's building academy constructed a state house for Kāinga Ora. The house was built on-site in Dargaville and relocated to Kaitaia.

In June 2025, a commissioner was appointed at the school following a damning ERO report.

Enrolment

As of , Dargaville High School has a roll of students, of which (%) identify as Māori.

As of , the school has an Equity Index of , placing it amongst schools whose students have socioeconomic barriers to achievement.

Notable alumni

• Eddie Dunn – rugby union player
• Ian Dunn – rugby union player
• Dion Nash – cricketer
• Winston Peters – politician
• Glenn Taylor – rugby union player
• Mark Taylor – rugby union player
• Jock Wells – rugby union player

References