Schools in Cambridge
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 14 schools in and around Cambridge (Waikato) — 11 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary. Te Miro School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
14 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Cambridge schools by suburb
4 Cambridge suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Cambridge ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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Wellbeing100Trajectory65ERO review83 - 4Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
Cambridge · Full Primary · 123 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic96Outcomes65Retention98Wellbeing—Trajectory51ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing79Trajectory40ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing76Trajectory31ERO review81 - View profile →
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Academic82Outcomes49Retention86Wellbeing23Trajectory60ERO review82 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory70ERO review84 - 13St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · Full Primary · 190 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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What the record says about Cambridge schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
St Peter's School (Cambridge)
St Peter's School met all eight criteria for registration as a private school in its 2022 ERO special review. The school maintains effective policies and procedures for student safety, which are regularly reviewed, and provides comprehensive pastoral care systems for international students. The school achieved a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Cambridge High School
Cambridge High School's Board of Trustees confirmed compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022, with strengths identified in board administration, curriculum management, and health, safety and welfare. Non-compliance was identified regarding physical restraint policy understanding and implementation by staff, which the Board has taken steps to address.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Cambridge schools
What schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 14 schools on our records (11 primary, 1 intermediate, 2 secondary): St Peter's School (Cambridge), Cambridge High School, Cambridge East School, Cambridge Middle School, Cambridge School, Goodwood School, Hautapu School, Horahora School (Cambridge), Karapiro School, Leamington School, Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa, Roto-O-Rangi School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Cambridge?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Miro School ranks highest among Cambridge schools (90/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, St Peter's School (Cambridge) leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Cambridge?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Cambridge does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Cambridge address.
Decile or EQI — how are Cambridge schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).