Cambridge School vs St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 476 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge School
Cambridge ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
429 students
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
202 students
| Measure | Cambridge School Cambridge, Waikato | St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #20 of 179 | #11 of 179 |
| National rank | #348 of 1,559 | #213 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 429 | 202 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 403 | 399 |
| Total roll | 429 | 202 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.6% | 4.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cambridgeprimary.co.nz | www.stpeterscatholic.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.5 vs 71.7).
- โขSt Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 403).
- โขCambridge School does better on roll size (429 vs 202).
- โขSt Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.6% vs -1.6%).
- โขCambridge School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 202.
- โขCambridge School is a state school while St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is a state integrated 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 School better than St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) ranks higher (77.5 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 St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cambridge School: 403. St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge): 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cambridge School and St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Cambridge School is 20th of 179 and St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) is 11th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).