Cambridge High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cambridge, Waikato 3450 · Waipa District
#10 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#127 of 486 nationally
About Cambridge High School
Cambridge High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Cambridge, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,743 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 10th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (92th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (54th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.1%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 2.3%.
There are 10 schools in Cambridge; Cambridge High School ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)1,743
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)7.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)61.8%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cambridge High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,743
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 7.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 61.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 14.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cambridge High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Cambridge High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Cambridge High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cambridge High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 660 m away
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students · 1.3 km away
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 1.6 km away
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students · 1.9 km away
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students · 3.9 km away
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 4.0 km away
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 4.3 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 4.5 km away
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 7.5 km away
Karapiro School
Karapiro · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge High School a good school?
Cambridge High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 of 58 in Waikato. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cambridge High School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge High School ranks #10 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #127 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School had 1,743 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Cambridge High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cambridge High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cambridge High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cambridge High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.