Cambridge Primary School

Name

Cambridge Primary School

Legal name

Cambridge Primary School

Website

https://cambridgeprimary.co.nz

Company type

Public

Founded year

1866

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Out of school care
• School holiday programmes
• Swimming instruction
• International student programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. School Amenities Donation: Voluntary annual donation from families per student that supports operational funding from Ministry of Education and enhances learning opportunities
2. Four Peaks Out of School Care: OSCAR approved before and after school care programme charging session fees for children aged 5-13 years. Morning session 7:30-8:30am and afternoon session 3:00-5:30pm. OSCAR approved for up to 60 children morning and 100 children after-school
3. Adventure Holiday Programme: School holiday programme offering full-day and half-day care with optional trip days. Children from all schools up to Year 8 welcome. Runs 8:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday during school holidays
4. Swim School: Heated outdoor 25m pool swim lessons for primary and intermediate school-aged swimmers. 25-minute lessons once weekly during Terms 1 and 4. Non-CPS families welcome
5. Pool Keys: Seasonal pool access keys sold for summer period (October to April). Pool available to key holders outside school hours, weekends, and holidays
6. PTA Fundraising: Parent Teacher Association raises funds through events including bi-annual Gala (raised $30K+), recipe book sales, and various community fundraisers. Proceeds fund school amenities and improvements

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cambridge Primary School is a state primary school delivering Years 0-6 education following the New Zealand National Curriculum, structured across four syndicates (Batten, Blake, Hillary, Rutherford) with specialist programmes including Garden to Table, STEAM, Music, Te Reo Māori, Kapa Haka, and a Challenge & Extension Programme. It also operates OSCAR-approved Four Peaks Out of School Care, a Four Peaks Adventure Holiday Programme, CPS Swim School, seasonal pool key access, an International Student Programme, and a biennial China Trip. The school is funded by Ministry of Education operational funding, voluntary School Amenities Donations, PTA fundraising, and direct service fees for ancillary programmes.

Product overview

Cambridge Primary School offers a comprehensive primary education programme structured around four syndicates (Batten, Blake, Hillary, Rutherford), supplemented by specialist programmes including Garden to Table, Science, Music, Te Reo Māori, Kapa Haka, STEAM, and a Challenge & Extension Programme for senior students. The school also operates auxiliary services including Four Peaks Out of School Care (OSCAR-approved before/after school care and adventure holiday programme), CPS Swim School with seasonal pool access, an International Student Programme, a China Trip for senior students, and a Learn and Earn general knowledge programme. The school serves Cambridge, New Zealand, and operates an Alumni network for former community members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cambridge Primary School Core Education Programme Comprehensive primary school education for Years 0-6 following the New Zealand National Curriculum, structured around four syndicates (Batten, Blake, Hillary, Rutherford) with specialist programmes including Garden to Table, Music, Te Reo Māori, Kapa Haka, STEAM, and a Challenge & Extension Programme. For families in the Cambridge enrolment zone.
• Four Peaks Out of School Care OSCAR-approved before and after school care programme for children aged 5-13. Morning session 7:30-8:30am and afternoon session 3:00-5:30pm. Approved for up to 60 children in the morning and 100 children in the afternoon. Open to all schools including Cambridge Middle School. WINZ subsidies available for eligible families.
• Four Peaks Adventure Holiday Programme Nature-based outdoor adventure programme running during school holidays (8:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday), with activities including survival skills, crafts, hut building, cooking, and flax weaving. Open to children from all schools up to Year 8. Bookable via the Enrolmy online platform.
• CPS Swim School Affordable swim lessons for primary and intermediate school-aged swimmers (beginner to advanced) in a heated outdoor 25m pool. 25-minute lessons once weekly during Terms 1 and 4. Non-CPS families welcome.
• Pool Key Access Seasonal pool access keys (October to April) for community use of the school pool outside school and swim school hours, including weekends, public holidays, and school holidays. $195 including $10 refundable bond.
• International Student Programme International student enrolment (maximum four per class) offering a safe and supportive educational experience with cultural exchange and delivery of the New Zealand national curriculum. School works with agents registered with NZ Immigration Advisers Authority and Education New Zealand.
• China Trip Biennial cultural adventure to China for Year 5 and 6 students, including school visits, iconic landmarks (Great Wall, Forbidden City), homestay experience, and cultural immersion activities.
• Learn and Earn Programme General knowledge test programme with four levels (Batten, Blake, Hillary, Rutherford) focusing on New Zealand and world knowledge, where children seek sponsors and proceeds fund digital technology resources.
• Alumni Programme Alumni network for former students, parents, and grandparents to stay connected with the school community. Includes events, reunions, and ongoing engagement opportunities, communicated via the @cambridgeprimaryalumni Instagram and the [email protected] contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $30K raised at single Gala event
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)coreOthersRegulatory body for immigration advisers. School requires international student applications to come through agents registered with IAA to ensure compliance with New Zealand immigration regulations
• Education New ZealandcoreOthersGovernment agency promoting New Zealand education internationally. School works with agents registered through Education New Zealand for international student recruitment
• EnviroschoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sustainability education programme with over 950 participating schools in New Zealand. Cambridge Primary School holds Green-Gold status (highest level) as recognition for environmental commitment and action
• Linc-Ed (Hero Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationEducation technology platform providing Hero parent portal and Enrolmy booking system. Powers school's digital parent communication and programme registration
• Image ApparelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform stockist located at 23A Empire Street Cambridge. Sole provider of Cambridge Primary School uniforms including formal summer, formal winter, and PE uniforms

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hillcrest Normal School: Large state full primary in Hamilton with a model similar to Cambridge Primary — strong community engagement, syndicate structure, and broad specialist programmes including international student intake.
• Hamilton East School: Large state primary in nearby Hamilton, Waikato. Comparable in scale and mission as a public full primary with established community programmes and OSCAR-linked before/after-school care.
• Cambridge East School: State full primary school also serving Cambridge, Waikato. Directly comparable as a neighbouring public primary (Years 1-8) competing for the same local family catchment and government funding.

Regional players

• Te Aroha Primary School: State primary school in the Waikato region serving Years 1-6. Comparable as a public primary operating under the same Ministry of Education framework and curriculum, including Enviroschools pathways.
• St Peter's School (Cambridge): Private integrated school in Cambridge delivering primary and secondary education. Comparable as a Cambridge-based competitor for enrolments, particularly from families seeking non-state options.

Others

• Enviroschools Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui: National sustainability education programme with 950+ participating schools. Comparable as the ecosystem that supports Cambridge Primary's Green-Gold status and shapes sustainability curriculum delivery across NZ.
• Education New Zealand (ENZ): Government agency promoting NZ education abroad. Comparable as the regulator/partner through which Cambridge Primary's international student programme is recruited and credentialed.
• Linc-Ed (Hero / Enrolmy): EdTech vendor providing the parent portal (Hero) and booking platform (Enrolmy) used by Cambridge Primary. Comparable as the technology stack underpinning parent communication, enrolments, and OSCAR bookings across many NZ schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cambridgeprimaryschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambridgeprimaryalumni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambridge-primary-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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