Horahora School (Cambridge) vs Woodstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 39 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Horahora School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato | Woodstock School Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #30 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #477 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 35 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 443 |
| Total roll | 35 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.9% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.horahoracambridge.school.nz | www.woodstock.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodstock School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.9 vs 51.7).
- •Horahora School (Cambridge) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 443).
- •Woodstock School does better on roll size (393 vs 35).
- •Horahora School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs 6%).
- •Woodstock School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 35.
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 Horahora School (Cambridge) better than Woodstock School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodstock School ranks higher (65.9 vs 51.7 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 Horahora School (Cambridge) and Woodstock School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horahora School (Cambridge): 441. Woodstock School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horahora School (Cambridge) and Woodstock School rank in Waikato?
Horahora School (Cambridge) is unranked and Woodstock School is 30th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).