Cambridge High School vs St Peter's School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.9 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 School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,223 students
| Measure | Cambridge High School Cambridge, Waikato | St Peter's School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #10 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #127 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 1,743 | 1,223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | – |
| Total roll | 1,743 | 1,223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 7.7% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | 97.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.8% | 85.7% |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| International students | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.camhigh.school.nz | www.stpeters.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll size (1,743 vs 1,223).
- •Cambridge High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.7% vs 0.4%).
- •St Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (97.4% vs 83.3%).
- •Cambridge High School is the larger school with 1,743 students compared with 1,223.
- •Cambridge High 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 High 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 High School and St Peter's School (Cambridge)?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
How do Cambridge High School and St Peter's School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Cambridge High School is 10th of 58 and St Peter's School (Cambridge) is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).