Buckland School vs Rutherford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 49 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students
Rutherford School
Te Atatu Peninsula · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
| Measure | Buckland School Buckland-Auckland, Auckland | Rutherford School Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 390 | #226 of 390 |
| National rank | #516 of 1,559 | #675 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 286 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 433 |
| Total roll | 286 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.8% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 26.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Buckland-Auckland | Te Atatu Peninsula |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.buckland.school.nz/ | www.rutherfordprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Buckland School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.4 vs 58.0).
- •Rutherford School does better on roll size (301 vs 286).
- •Buckland School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.8% vs -20.7%).
- •Rutherford School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 286.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckland School better than Rutherford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Buckland School ranks higher (64.4 vs 58.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckland School and Rutherford School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Buckland-Auckland and Te Atatu Peninsula in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Buckland School: 433. Rutherford School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Buckland School and Rutherford School rank in Auckland?
Buckland School is 205th of 390 and Rutherford School is 226th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).