Schools in Cambridge, Waikato (2026)

10 schools · 5,251 students · 8 state, 1 state integrated, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 431.

Cambridge, in Waikato, has 10 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 5,251 students. By level there are 4 contributing, 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 restricted composite (year 7-10), 1 secondary (year 7-15); by sector 8 state, 1 state integrated, 1 private.

The median Equity Index (EQI) across Cambridge's schools is 431, below the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

8 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Goodwood School (87.4, top 5% of contributing schools nationally), followed by St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) (77.5, top 25% of full primary schools nationally), and Cambridge School (71.7, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Cambridge High School (1,743 students), St Peter's School (Cambridge) (1,223 students), Cambridge Middle School (597 students).

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Ranked schools in Cambridge

Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.

#	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	St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) Cambridge · Full Primary · Years 1–8	State integrated	77.5 Top 25%	399	202
3	Cambridge School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6	State	71.7 Top 25%	403	429
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	Cambridge Middle School Cambridge · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · Years 7–10	State	62.9 Top 50%	431	597
7	Roto-O-Rangi School Cambridge · Contributing · Years 1–6	State	39.1 Lower 50%	468	92
8	Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa Cambridge · Full Primary · Years 1–8	State	25.1 Lower 50%	524	113

Other schools in Cambridge

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.

51.7

Horahora School (Cambridge)

Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8

35 students

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St Peter's School (Cambridge)

Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13

1,223 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Cambridge?

Goodwood School is the highest-ranked school in Cambridge with a Success Index (NZ) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand).

How many schools are in Cambridge?

Cambridge has 10 schools (4 contributing, 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 restricted composite (year 7-10), 1 secondary (year 7-15)) educating 5,251 students in 2026.

What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Cambridge?

The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Cambridge is 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.