Best state schools in Waipa District (2026)
Government schools across all year levels. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 26 schools in Waipa District, Waikato. Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 187Goodwood SchoolCambridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 388 · 448 students
- 272Cambridge SchoolCambridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 429 students
- 366Puahue SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 425 · 159 students
- 466Cambridge High SchoolCambridge · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 447 · 1,743 students
- 566Cambridge East SchoolCambridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 369 students
- 665Ngahinapouri SchoolNgahinapouri · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 415 · 192 students
- 763Hautapu SchoolHautapu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 202 students
- 863Kaipaki SchoolOhaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 417 · 136 students
- 963Ohaupo SchoolOhaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 218 students
- 1063Cambridge Middle SchoolCambridge · State Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Equity Index (EQI) 431 · 597 students
- 1163Rukuhia SchoolOhaupo · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 426 · 103 students
- 1260Pirongia SchoolPirongia · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 432 · 374 students
- 1360Te Awamutu Primary SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 605 students
- 1456Leamington SchoolLeamington · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 507 students
- 1553Te Pahu SchoolTe Pahu · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 93 students
- 1648Koromatua SchoolHamilton · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 473 · 222 students
- 1744Pekapekarau SchoolTe Awamutu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 320 students
- 1844Pokuru SchoolPokuru · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 145 students
- 1943Te Awamutu CollegeTe Awamutu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 481 · 1,278 students
- 2041Pukeatua SchoolPukeatua · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 100 students
- 2140Te Awamutu IntermediateTe Awamutu · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 531 students
- 2240Paterangi SchoolPaterangi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 467 · 94 students
- 2339Roto-O-Rangi SchoolCambridge · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 468 · 92 students
- 2431Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te ArohaTe Awamutu · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 505 · 96 students
- 2528Kihikihi SchoolKihikihi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 524 · 169 students
- 2623Te Kura Amorangi o WhakawateaMelville · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 520 · 127 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodwood School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 87.4 Top 5% | 388 | 448 |
| 2 | Cambridge School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 71.7 Top 25% | 403 | 429 |
| 3 | Puahue School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.4 Top 50% | 425 | 159 |
| 4 | Cambridge High School Cambridge · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 66.3 Top 50% | 447 | 1,743 |
| 5 | Cambridge East School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.7 Top 50% | 419 | 369 |
| 6 | Ngahinapouri School Ngahinapouri · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.8 Top 50% | 415 | 192 |
| 7 | Hautapu School Hautapu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.4 Top 50% | 420 | 202 |
| 8 | Kaipaki School Ohaupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.3 Top 50% | 417 | 136 |
| 9 | Ohaupo School Ohaupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 63.0 Top 50% | 421 | 218 |
| 10 | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10 | State | 62.9 Top 50% | 431 | 597 |
| 11 | Rukuhia School Ohaupo · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 62.5 Top 50% | 426 | 103 |
| 12 | Pirongia School Pirongia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 60.0 Top 50% | 432 | 374 |
| 13 | Te Awamutu Primary School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 60.0 Top 50% | 461 | 605 |
| 14 | Leamington School Leamington · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 55.7 Top 50% | 444 | 507 |
| 15 | Te Pahu School Te Pahu · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 53.2 Top 50% | 438 | 93 |
| 16 | Koromatua School Hamilton · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.5 Lower 50% | 473 | 222 |
| 17 | Pekapekarau School Te Awamutu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.8 Lower 50% | 493 | 320 |
| 18 | Pokuru School Pokuru · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 43.5 Lower 50% | 461 | 145 |
| 19 | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.6 Lower 50% | 481 | 1,278 |
| 20 | Pukeatua School Pukeatua · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 41.1 Lower 50% | 464 | 100 |
| 21 | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 40.3 Lower 50% | 479 | 531 |
| 22 | Paterangi School Paterangi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 39.5 Lower 50% | 467 | 94 |
| 23 | Roto-O-Rangi School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 39.1 Lower 50% | 468 | 92 |
| 24 | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 30.6 Lower 50% | 505 | 96 |
| 25 | Kihikihi School Kihikihi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 28.4 Lower 50% | 524 | 169 |
| 26 | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.5 Lower 50% | 520 | 127 |
Goodwood School in Cambridge leads the 2026 list of state schools in Waipa District with a Success Index (NZ) of 87.4. Of the 26 schools shown, 26 are state.
For the full picture see the wider Waikato state 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 state school in Waipa District?
Goodwood School in Cambridge, Waikato ranks first among state schools in Waipa District with a Success Index (NZ) of 87.4 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 388).
How are state 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.