Horahora School (Cambridge)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cambridge, Waikato 3494 · Waipa District
About Horahora School (Cambridge)
Horahora School (Cambridge) is a state full primary located in Cambridge, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 35 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.9%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Cambridge; Horahora School (Cambridge) ranks 7th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)441
- Roll size (10%)35
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.9%
- 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 Horahora School (Cambridge) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 441
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 35
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Horahora School (Cambridge) has changed over time.
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Schools near Horahora School (Cambridge)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Karapiro School
Karapiro · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 9.6 km away
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 11 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 11 km away
Roto-O-Rangi School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 14 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 15 km away
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Kiwitahi School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horahora School (Cambridge) a good school?
Horahora School (Cambridge) has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Horahora School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Horahora School (Cambridge) is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Horahora School (Cambridge)?
Horahora School (Cambridge) had 35 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Horahora School (Cambridge) a primary school or a secondary school?
Horahora School (Cambridge) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Horahora School (Cambridge)?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Horahora School (Cambridge); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.