Rutherford School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland 0610 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#226 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#675 of 1,559 nationally
About Rutherford School
Rutherford School is a state contributing located in Te Atatu Peninsula, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 301 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 226th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (66th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.9%; pacific students 26.9%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Te Atatu Peninsula; Rutherford School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)433
- Roll size (10%)301
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 433
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 301
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 27.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 26.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rutherford School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Rutherford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rutherford College
Te Atatu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,596 students · 230 m away
Flanshaw Road School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 967 m away
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students · 1.4 km away
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students · 1.6 km away
Edmonton School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
210 students · 1.6 km away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 1.7 km away
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students · 1.8 km away
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students · 1.8 km away
ACG Sunderland
Henderson · Private composite · Years 1–13
902 students · 1.9 km away
Freyberg Community School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
411 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students
Waikowhai Primary School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
202 students
Hunua School
Hunua · State full primary · Years 1–8
161 students
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford School a good school?
Rutherford School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #226 of 390 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 School rank in Auckland?
Rutherford School ranks #226 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #675 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rutherford School?
Rutherford School had 301 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Rutherford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rutherford School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rutherford School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rutherford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.