Kaipaki School vs St Peter's School (Cambridge)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
136 students
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
Cambridge ยท Private secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
1,223 students
| Measure | Kaipaki School Ohaupo, Waikato | St Peter's School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #41 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #545 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 136 | 1,223 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 417 | โ |
| Total roll | 136 | 1,223 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | 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 | 12.5% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 0.8% |
| International students | 0% | 4.7% |
| suburb or town | Ohaupo | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kaipaki.school.nz | www.stpeters.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll size (1,223 vs 136).
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -5.1%).
- โขSt Peter's School (Cambridge) is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 136.
- โขKaipaki 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 Kaipaki 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 Kaipaki School and St Peter's School (Cambridge)?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ohaupo and Cambridge in Waikato.
How do Kaipaki School and St Peter's School (Cambridge) rank in Waikato?
Kaipaki School is 41st of 179 and St Peter's School (Cambridge) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).