Horahora School (Cambridge)
1798 Maungatautari Road, Cambridge · Waikato
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Composite score
Strong
Top 10% in NZ
Rank #159 of scored NZ schools
Best suited for
Students aged 5-11 in Cambridge looking for a state-funded setting with a strong recent ERO trajectory.
Is Horahora School (Cambridge) a good school?
Horahora School (Cambridge) scores 86/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Leadership for learning that is focused on improving outcomes for all students
- A culture for learning that supports the individual needs of students
- A curriculum that contributes to high levels of student engagement
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 0.0/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · top 10% of band (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
+18.9% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · top quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
81/100 from ERO review 2019-07 · above band median (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 81/100.
Latest ERO review
2019-07-09 · Phillip Cowie, Central Region
- The school is achieving excellent and equitable outcomes for most students, with most students achieving at or above expected levels in reading and mathematics
- Girls are outperforming boys in literacy, a pattern consistent over time
- School is accelerating learning for some students who need it through targeted programmes and interventions
- Teachers respond well to learning needs through individualised planning and support for at-risk students
- A rich curriculum effectively engages students in authentic contexts with strong features in environmental awareness and rural school traditions
"The school is achieving excellent and equitable outcomes for most students."
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2019. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$0.53M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,032
2018
$0.4M
2019
$0.3M
2020
$0.4M
2021
$0.5M
2022
$0.5M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 5
- Year 02 5
- Year 03 11
- Year 04 8
- Year 05 6
- Year 06 4
- Year 07 2
- Year 08 3
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 86.4%
- Māori 18.2%
- Asian 6.8%
- Other / MELAA 6.8%
- Pacific 2.3%
Location
1798 Maungatautari Road, Cambridge. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Frequently asked
Is Horahora School (Cambridge) a good school?
Horahora School (Cambridge) scores 86/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Top 10% in NZ nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2019-07 review identified 6 key findings. The school is achieving excellent and equitable outcomes for most students, with most students achieving at or above expected levels in reading and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Horahora School (Cambridge)?
Contact the school directly on 07-8272823, email office@horahoracambridge.school.nz, or visit www.horahoracambridge.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Horahora School (Cambridge) is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Horahora School (Cambridge) has 44 students, with an EQI of 441 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Horahora School (Cambridge) in 2019-07, signed by Phillip Cowie. 2 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz