Best secondary schools in Waipa District (2026)
Secondary and composite schools offering Years 9–13. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 5 schools in Waipa District, Waikato. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 168Waipa Christian SchoolTe Awamutu · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 111 students
- 266Cambridge High SchoolCambridge · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 1,743 students
- 363Cambridge Middle SchoolCambridge · State Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 597 students
- 443Te Awamutu CollegeTe Awamutu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 1,278 students
- 531Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te ArohaTe Awamutu · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 96 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 68.2 Top 25% | 421 | 111 |
| 2 | Cambridge High School Cambridge · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 447 | 1,743 |
| 3 | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 62.9 Top 50% | 431 | 597 |
| 4 | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.6 Lower 50% | 481 | 1,278 |
| 5 | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.6 Lower 50% | 505 | 96 |
Waipa Christian School in Te Awamutu leads the 2026 list of secondary schools in Waipa District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.2. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are state, 1 are state integrated.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato secondary schools rankings, every school on the Waipa District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Waipa District?
Waipa Christian School in Te Awamutu, Waikato ranks first among secondary schools in Waipa District with a Success Index (NZ) of 68.2 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 421).
How are secondary schools in Waipa District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.