New ZealandWaikatoCambridgeCambridge East School

Cambridge East School

StateContributingCo-Educational
Cambridge, Waikato · Medium urban area
office@cambridgeeast.school.nz 07-8277651
Roll329enrolled students
EQI419-36 vs avg 455
TypeContributingState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Contributing · Co-Educational
EQI419
vs National-36 (avg 455)
Roll329
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Cambridge East School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
419-44
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
329
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
12.5%-19.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.1%-9.7pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Cambridge East School is a state contributing school in Cambridge, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 329 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 419 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waipa District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3434
MoE School ID1700

Student Demographics

Total Roll329
European/Pakeha78.4%
Maori12.5%
Pacific2.1%
Asian14.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
78.4%
Maori
12.5%
Pacific
2.1%
Asian
14.3%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI419
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)