Cambridge East School vs Cambridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 862 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 Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students
| Measure | Cambridge East School Cambridge, Waikato | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 179 | #45 of 179 |
| National rank | #479 of 1,559 | #558 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–10 |
| Students | 369 | 597 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | 431 |
| Total roll | 369 | 597 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | -7.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeeast.school.nz | www.cms.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cambridge East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 62.9).
- •Cambridge East School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (419 vs 431).
- •Cambridge Middle School does better on roll size (597 vs 369).
- •Cambridge Middle School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.9% vs -15.4%).
- •Cambridge Middle School is the larger school with 597 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cambridge East School ranks higher (65.7 vs 62.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cambridge East School and Cambridge Middle School?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge East School: 419. Cambridge Middle School: 431. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge East School and Cambridge Middle School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge East School is 31st of 179 and Cambridge Middle School is 45th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).