Cambridge High School
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Cambridge High School
Strong School With Improving Outcomes for All Students
Cambridge High School is performing well, with ERO finding that student success and progress is increasing and outcomes are becoming more equitable across all groups. The school demonstrates strong leadership, quality teaching, and a supportive pastoral system. Attendance remains an area requiring continued focus, but the school has clear plans in place to address this.
Source: ERO, 22 May 2026 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
Where the school sits and who it accepts
Cambridge High School
25 Swayne Road, Cambridge, Cambridge
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What families ask about Cambridge High School
- Does Cambridge High School have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Cambridge High School teach?
- Cambridge High School teaches Year 9–13.
- What is Cambridge High School's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 447. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 1,735 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is May 2026.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1883
- Principal
- Greg Thornton
- Urban/rural setting
- Medium urban area
- Donation requests
- Not RequestedDonations not requested (except school camps)
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