New ZealandWaikatoCambridgeCambridge Middle School

Cambridge Middle School

StateRestricted Composite (Year 7-10)Co-Educational
Cambridge, Waikato · Medium urban area
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Roll593enrolled students
EQI431-24 vs avg 455
TypeRestricted CompositeState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Restricted Composite · Co-Educational
EQI431
vs National-24 (avg 455)
Roll593
ZoneZoned
SettingMedium urban area
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Cambridge Middle School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
431-32
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
593
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
17.9%-14.1pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
2.9%-8.9pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Cambridge Middle School is a state restricted composite (year 7-10) school in Cambridge, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 593 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 431 (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 TypeRestricted Composite (Year 7-10)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaipa District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralMedium urban area
Postcode3434
MoE School ID1701

Student Demographics

Total Roll593
European/Pakeha84.1%
Maori17.9%
Pacific2.9%
Asian9.3%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
84.1%
Maori
17.9%
Pacific
2.9%
Asian
9.3%
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 EQI431
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)