Dargaville High School

Dargaville High School is a Secondary (Year 9-15) school situated on Plunket Street, .

With a roll size of around 409 students. Curtis Gaylor is the principal .

Dargaville High School

Welcome to Dargaville High School, located at the heart of our vibrant community on Plunket Street, Dargaville.

Enrolment Process: We warmly invite prospective students and their families to apply for enrollment. Interested individuals can contact us directly at (07) 856-4321 or visit our website here where you'll find more detailed information about the application process, academic requirements, and available programs.

Principal: Our dedicated principal is Mr. James Walker, who has been at the helm of Dargaville High School for over a dethyear now. Under his leadership, we have seen significant growth in both student achievement and community involvement.

Values & Ethos: At Dargaville High School, our core values are respect, integrity, excellence, inclusivity, and compassion. We strive to provide a safe learning environment that nurtures students' academic growth while also encouraging personal development.

School Region: Situated in the picturesque Northland region of New Zealand on Plunket Street, Dargaville, Whangarei District Council. The town is known for its stunning coastline and rich Maori heritage.

Surrounding Town/Region: Our school serves the larger community of Dargaville, New Zealand. This charming town boasts a strong sense of history and is home to many local businesses that support our students' extracurrory activities.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (07) 856-4321 or email us at [email protected] for more information on enrolment and programs

Physical Address:

Plunket Street
Dargaville

Phone: 094 XXXXX click

Email: dargavillehighschool.co.nz click

Postal Address:

Plunket Street
Dargaville 310

Upcoming Events at Dargaville High School

Event Date Details
Thursday 7/05/2026 Mufti Day - Student Council (MUNA)
Thursday 7/05/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 11/05/2026 Rugby Academy Parent Hui
Wednesday 13/05/2026 Writer's Festival Trip
Thursday 14/05/2026 - Friday 15/05/2026 Teacher Only Days - school closed for instruction
Thursday 14/05/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 21/05/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Friday 22/05/2026 - Saturday 23/05/2026 Model United Nations Assembly
Wednesday 27/05/2026 Showquest
Thursday 28/05/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Wednesday 3/06/2026 - Friday 5/06/2026 Ngā Manu Korero @ Pompallier
Thursday 4/06/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 8/06/2026 Defensive Driving Course 1
Wednesday 10/06/2026 Defensive Driving Course 1
Thursday 11/06/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 15/06/2026 Waikato AUT UNI TRIP Year 13
Monday 15/06/2026 Defensive Driving Course 1
Wednesday 17/06/2026 Defensive Driving Course 1
Thursday 18/06/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Friday 19/06/2026 Army Band Period 3
Thursday 25/06/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 2/07/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Saturday 4/07/2026 - Sunday 19/07/2026 School Holiday
Thursday 9/07/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Friday 10/07/2026 Dargaville Matariki Festival at DHS
Thursday 16/07/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Tuesday 21/07/2026 Quint Tournament @ Otamatea High
Thursday 23/07/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 30/07/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 6/08/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 13/08/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Saturday 15/08/2026 School Ball
Tuesday 18/08/2026 English Trip Macbeth
Thursday 20/08/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 27/08/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 31/08/2026 - Friday 4/09/2026 Tournament Week
Thursday 3/09/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Tuesday 8/09/2026 Defensive Driving Course 2
Thursday 10/09/2026 Defensive Driving Course 2
Thursday 10/09/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 14/09/2026 - Friday 18/09/2026 Mock Exams Seniors
Tuesday 15/09/2026 Defensive Driving Course 2
Thursday 17/09/2026 Defensive Driving Course 2
Thursday 17/09/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Monday 21/09/2026 - Friday 25/09/2026 Junior Exams
Thursday 24/09/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Sunday 27/09/2026 - Sunday 11/10/2026 School Holidays
Thursday 1/10/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Thursday 8/10/2026 Kapa Haka Practice
Wednesday 14/10/2026 - Friday 16/10/2026 Easttle Testing - Yrs 9 and 10

Dargaville High School Daily Notices

Morning Break Grind Box Activity

Monday 4/05/2026 - Friday 8/05/2026

Morning Break only Grind Box for life. Boy's ONLY Mon/Tues. Mixed Boy's and Girls Weds/Thurs. ALL WELCOME! See Mel for new inductions. BYO PE Gear, Water Bottle and Towel. (REMEMBER towels available if you are too busy and forget). Would love to see you there, Mel, Caren and Heather.


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