Cambridge East School vs Cambridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 660 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students
| Measure | Cambridge East School Cambridge, Waikato | Cambridge High School Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 179 | #10 of 58 |
| National rank | #479 of 1,559 | #127 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 369 | 1,743 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 447 |
| Total roll | 369 | 1,743 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 61.8% |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 14.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeeast.school.nz | www.camhigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (65.7 vs 66.3).
- •Cambridge East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 447).
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll size (1,743 vs 369).
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -15.4%).
- •Cambridge High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge East School better than Cambridge High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge East School and Cambridge High School?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge East School: 419. Cambridge High School: 447. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge East School and Cambridge High School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge East School is 31st of 179 and Cambridge High School is 10th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).