Flanshaw Road School vs Rutherford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 917 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flanshaw Road School
Te Atatu South · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students
Rutherford College
Te Atatu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,596 students
| Measure | Flanshaw Road School Te Atatu South, Auckland | Rutherford College Te Atatu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 390 | #50 of 101 |
| National rank | #802 of 1,559 | #141 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 374 | 1,596 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 459 |
| Total roll | 374 | 1,596 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 17.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69% |
| Māori students | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| Pacific students | 32.1% | 19.5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu South | Te Atatu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.flanshawroad.school.nz | www.rutherford.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rutherford College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 53.0).
- •Flanshaw Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 459).
- •Rutherford College does better on roll size (1,596 vs 374).
- •Rutherford College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.1% vs -9.5%).
- •Rutherford College is the larger school with 1,596 students compared with 374.
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 Flanshaw Road School better than Rutherford College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rutherford College ranks higher (64.6 vs 53.0 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 Flanshaw Road School and Rutherford College?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Te Atatu South and Te Atatu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flanshaw Road School: 446. Rutherford College: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flanshaw Road School and Rutherford College rank in Auckland?
Flanshaw Road School is 238th of 390 and Rutherford College is 50th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).