Cambridge Middle School vs St Peter's School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Middle School
Cambridge ยท State restricted composite (year 7-10) ยท Years 7โ10
597 students
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,223 students
| Measure | Cambridge Middle School Cambridge, Waikato | St Peter's School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #45 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #558 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ10 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 597 | 1,223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | โ |
| Total roll | 597 | 1,223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.9% | 0.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 97.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 85.7% |
| Mฤori students | 17.4% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cms.school.nz | www.stpeters.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll size (1,223 vs 597).
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -7.9%).
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 597.
- โขCambridge Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School and St Peter's School (Cambridge)?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
How do Cambridge Middle School and St Peter's School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Cambridge Middle School is 45th of 179 and St Peter's School (Cambridge) is unranked among restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).