Cambridge High School vs Hautapu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge High School
Cambridge ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
1,743 students
Hautapu School
Hautapu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
202 students
| Measure | Cambridge High School Cambridge, Waikato | Hautapu School Hautapu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #10 of 58 | #40 of 179 |
| National rank | #127 of 486 | #543 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 1,743 | 202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 420 |
| Total roll | 1,743 | 202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.8% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 2% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Hautapu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.camhigh.school.nz | www.hautapu.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขCambridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.3 vs 63.4).
- โขHautapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 447).
- โขCambridge High School does better on roll size (1,743 vs 202).
- โขCambridge High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs -3.7%).
- โขCambridge High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 202.
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 High School better than Hautapu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cambridge High School ranks higher (66.3 vs 63.4 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 High School and Hautapu School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Hautapu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge High School: 447. Hautapu School: 420. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge High School and Hautapu School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge High School is 10th of 58 and Hautapu School is 40th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).