Cambridge High School, New Zealand

State co-ed secondary (year 9–13) school in New Zealand

37°52′41″S 175°28′12″E / 37.8780°S 175.4699°E / -37.8780; 175.4699InformationTypeState Co-ed Secondary (Year 9–13)MottoFortiter et recte
to have the strength to do the right thingEstablished1883 (closed 1887 between 1902)Ministry of Education Institution no.142PrincipalGreg ThorntonSchool roll1,786^[1] (February 2024)Socio-economic decile9Q^[2]Websitewww.camhigh.school.nz

Cambridge High School is a state secondary school in the Waikato town of Cambridge. Cambridge High School is a co-educational state secondary school, students from the town and surrounding rural areas attend the school. The school is a large part of the Cambridge community, participating in a wide network of formal and informal relationships with other agencies and groups.

History

The Education Board granted both Hamilton and Cambridge to form high schools at the same time in 1883.^[3] The Cambridge District High School opened on 2 July 1883.^[4] In the beginning, primary and high school education happened in the same room, as an initial 23 pupils did not justify having separate rooms or buildings.^[5]

Notable alumni

Brian Coote – legal academic
Albert Ellis – prospector
Nikita Howarth – Paralympian
Regan King – All Black (2002)
Dick Myers – All Black (1977–78) rugby union player
Jake Bezzant – Businessman / Politician
Luke Jacobson – All Black (2019–21)

References

^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
^ "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 24 January 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
^ "High school for Cambridge". Waikato Times. Vol. XX, no. 1680. 12 April 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
^ "Cambridge". Waikato Times. Vol. XX, no. 1715. 3 July 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
^ "The Waikato Times". Vol. XXI, no. 1729. 4 August 1883. p. 2. Retrieved 10 September 2024.