Rutherford College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Atatu, Auckland 0610 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#50 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland
#141 of 486 nationally
About Rutherford College
Rutherford College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Te Atatu, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,596 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 50th of 101 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (89th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (55th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.9%; pacific students 19.5%; international students 2.9%.
There are 3 schools in Te Atatu; Rutherford College ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)459
- Roll size (10%)1,596
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)17.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)83.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)69%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rutherford College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 459
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,596
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 17.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 83.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 69%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rutherford College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rutherford College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rutherford College has changed over time.
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Schools near Rutherford College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rutherford School
Te Atatu Peninsula · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 230 m away
Flanshaw Road School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 917 m away
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students · 1.3 km away
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.5 km away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 1.5 km away
Edmonton School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.5 km away
ACG Sunderland
Henderson · Private composite · Years 1–13
902 students · 1.7 km away
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students · 1.8 km away
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students · 1.8 km away
North West College
Henderson · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
150 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaipara College
Helensville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
719 students
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
487 students
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students
Glenfield College
Glenfield · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
782 students
One Tree Hill College
Penrose · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,479 students
Whangaparaoa College
Stanmore Bay · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,922 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford College a good school?
Rutherford College has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 of 101 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rutherford College rank in Auckland?
Rutherford College ranks #50 of 101 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland and #141 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rutherford College?
Rutherford College had 1,596 students in 2026, a change of +17% over five years.
Is Rutherford College a primary school or a secondary school?
Rutherford College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rutherford College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rutherford College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.