Cambridge Middle School vs Goodwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
597 students
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
| Measure | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge, Waikato | Goodwood School Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #45 of 179 | #3 of 179 |
| National rank | #558 of 1,559 | #42 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–10 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 597 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 388 |
| Total roll | 597 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 11.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.4% | 8.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cms.school.nz | www.goodwood.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Goodwood School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.4 vs 62.9).
- •Goodwood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 431).
- •Cambridge Middle School does better on roll size (597 vs 448).
- •Goodwood School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.7% vs -7.9%).
- •Cambridge Middle School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 448.
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 Middle School better than Goodwood School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Goodwood School ranks higher (87.4 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 Middle School and Goodwood School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge Middle School: 431. Goodwood School: 388. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge Middle School and Goodwood School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge Middle School is 45th of 179 and Goodwood School is 3rd of 179 among restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).