Cambridge East School vs St Peter's School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge East School
Cambridge Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
369 students
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge Β· Private secondary (year 7-15) Β· Years 7β13
1,223 students
| Measure | Cambridge East School Cambridge, Waikato | St Peter's School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #31 of 179 | β |
| National rank | #479 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | Years 7β13 |
| Students | 369 | 1,223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 419 | β |
| Total roll | 369 | 1,223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.4% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | 97.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | 85.7% |
| MΔori students | 11.7% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 4.7% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeeast.school.nz | www.stpeters.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’St Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll size (1,223 vs 369).
- β’St Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -15.4%).
- β’St Peter's School (Cambridge) is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 369.
- β’Cambridge East School is a state school while St Peter's School (Cambridge) is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Peter's School (Cambridge)?
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 St Peter's School (Cambridge)?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
How do Cambridge East School and St Peter's School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Cambridge East School is 31st of 179 and St Peter's School (Cambridge) is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).