Cambridge School vs Rototuna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 25 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
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students
| Measure | Cambridge School Cambridge, Waikato | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 179 | #17 of 179 |
| National rank | #348 of 1,559 | #276 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 429 | 838 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 400 |
| Total roll | 429 | 838 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 6.3% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeprimary.co.nz | www.rototunaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rototuna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.0 vs 71.7).
- •Rototuna Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 403).
- •Rototuna Primary School does better on roll size (838 vs 429).
- •Cambridge School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.6% vs -8.9%).
- •Rototuna Primary School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 429.
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 Rototuna Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 71.7 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 Rototuna Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge School: 403. Rototuna Primary School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge School and Rototuna Primary School rank in Waikato?
Cambridge School is 20th of 179 and Rototuna Primary School is 17th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).