Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui 4501 · Whanganui District
#108 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1531 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is a state intermediate located in Tawhero, in the Whanganui District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–8. In 2026 it enrolled 143 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 17.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand and 108th of 111 ranked intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 52.4%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tawhero; Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against intermediate schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)539
- Roll size (10%)143
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.7%
- 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 Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 143
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 52.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students · 211 m away
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students · 406 m away
St Marcellin School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 497 m away
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students · 650 m away
St Anthony's School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · Private composite · Years 1–13
91 students · 728 m away
Carlton School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 990 m away
Whanganui High School
Whanganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,475 students · 1.0 km away
Gonville School
Gonville · State contributing · Years 1–6
177 students · 1.4 km away
Faith City School
Springvale · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
157 students · 1.5 km away
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Taitoko School
Levin · State full primary · Years 1–8
241 students
Te Kura o Wairau
Highbury · State contributing · Years 1–6
156 students
Okoia School
Okoia · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Aranui School (Wanganui)
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
65 students
Tangimoana School
Tangimoana · State full primary · Years 1–8
16 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School a good school?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School has a Success Index (NZ) of 17.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of intermediate schools in New Zealand) and ranks #108 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School ranks #108 of 111 intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1531 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School had 143 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is classified as a intermediate covering Years 7–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.