St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Cambridge, Waikato 3434 · Waipa District
#11 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#213 of 1,559 nationally
About St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is a state integrated 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 202 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 11th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (86th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (52th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7.4%; pacific students 3.5%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Cambridge; St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) ranks 2nd 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%)399
- Roll size (10%)202
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.6%
- 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 St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 399
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 202
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- 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 St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students · 476 m away
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 971 m away
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students · 1.1 km away
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students · 1.6 km away
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students · 2.7 km away
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students · 3.8 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 5.5 km away
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 5.6 km away
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 7.6 km away
Karapiro School
Karapiro · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) a good school?
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #11 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 St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) ranks #11 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #213 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) had 202 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.