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
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)