Dargaville High School
Secondary school in Dargaville, New Zealand
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Dargaville High School is a state co-educational secondary school located in Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand, established in 1921. A total of 412 students from years 9 to 13 (ages 13 to 18) attend Dargaville High School as of March 2026.[1]
TypeState, co-educational, secondary school (years 9–13)
Ministry of Education Institutionno.
19Principal
Michael HoughtonEnrollment412[1] (March 2026)
| Dargaville High School | |
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| Location | |
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57 Plunket Street, Dargaville 0310, New Zealand | |
| 35°55′54″S 173°52′05″E | |
| Information | |
| Type | State, co-educational, secondary school (years 9–13) |
Ministry of Education Institution no. | 19 |
Principal | Michael Houghton |
| Enrollment | 412[1] (March 2026) |
| Website | www |
History
Enrolment
As of March 2026, Dargaville High School has a roll of 412 students, of which 226 (54.9%) identify as Māori.[1]
As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 515,[5] placing it amongst schools whose students have many socioeconomic barriers to achievement.[6]
Notable alumni
- Eddie Dunn – rugby union player[7]
- Ian Dunn – rugby union player[8]
- Dion Nash – cricketer[9]
- Winston Peters – politician[10]
- Glenn Taylor – rugby union player[11]
- Mark Taylor – rugby union player[12]
- Jock Wells – rugby union player[13]