Cambridge School vs Kaipaki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
429 students
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
| Measure | Cambridge School Cambridge, Waikato | Kaipaki School Ohaupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 179 | #41 of 179 |
| National rank | #348 of 1,559 | #545 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 429 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 417 |
| Total roll | 429 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Ohaupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeprimary.co.nz | www.kaipaki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Cambridge School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.7 vs 63.3).
- •Cambridge School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (403 vs 417).
- •Cambridge School does better on roll size (429 vs 136).
- •Cambridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -5.1%).
- •Cambridge School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 136.
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 School better than Kaipaki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Cambridge School ranks higher (71.7 vs 63.3 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 School and Kaipaki School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Ohaupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge School: 403. Kaipaki School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge School and Kaipaki School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge School is 20th of 179 and Kaipaki School is 41st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).