Cambridge Middle School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cambridge, Waikato 3434 · Waipa District
#45 of 179 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato
#558 of 1,559 nationally
About Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) located in Cambridge, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–10. In 2026 it enrolled 597 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand and 45th of 179 ranked restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.4%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0.2%.
There are 10 schools in Cambridge; Cambridge Middle School ranks 6th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against restricted composite (year 7-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)431
- Roll size (10%)597
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Middle School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 431
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 597
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cambridge Middle School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cambridge Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 862 m away
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students · 1.0 km away
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 1.1 km away
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students · 1.3 km away
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students · 3.0 km away
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 3.5 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 4.4 km away
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 5.0 km away
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 6.7 km away
Karapiro School
Karapiro · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
State restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Te Uku School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Middle School a good school?
Cambridge Middle School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #45 of 179 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 Middle School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge Middle School ranks #45 of 179 restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato and #558 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cambridge Middle School?
Cambridge Middle School had 597 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Cambridge Middle School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cambridge Middle School is classified as a restricted composite (year 7-10) covering Years 7–10. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cambridge Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cambridge Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.