Cambridge School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cambridge, Waikato 3434 · Waipa District
#20 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#348 of 1,559 nationally
About Cambridge School
Cambridge School is a state contributing located in Cambridge, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 429 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 71.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 20th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (84th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.3%; pacific students 1.6%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Cambridge; Cambridge School ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)403
- Roll size (10%)429
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.6%
- 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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 403
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 429
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Cambridge School has changed over time.
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Schools near Cambridge School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 476 m away
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students · 1.0 km away
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 1.3 km away
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students · 1.9 km away
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 2.5 km away
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students · 3.5 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 5.4 km away
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 5.9 km away
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 7.2 km away
Karapiro School
Karapiro · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students
Te Miro School
Te Miro · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge School a good school?
Cambridge School has a Success Index (NZ) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 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 School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge School ranks #20 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #348 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Cambridge School?
Cambridge School had 429 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Cambridge School a primary school or a secondary school?
Cambridge School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Cambridge School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cambridge School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.