Cambridge High School vs St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge High School
Cambridge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,743 students
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
| Measure | Cambridge High School Cambridge, Waikato | St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 58 | #11 of 179 |
| National rank | #127 of 486 | #213 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,743 | 202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 399 |
| Total roll | 1,743 | 202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.8% | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.camhigh.school.nz | www.stpeterscatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 66.3).
- •St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 447).
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll size (1,743 vs 202).
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs 4.6%).
- •Cambridge High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 202.
- •Cambridge High School is a state school while St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is a state integrated 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 High School better than St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) ranks higher (77.5 vs 66.3 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 St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge High School: 447. St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge High School and St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Cambridge High School is 10th of 58 and St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is 11th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).