Flanshaw Road School vs Rutherford School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 967 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 School
Te Atatu Peninsula · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
| Measure | Flanshaw Road School Te Atatu South, Auckland | Rutherford School Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #238 of 390 | #226 of 390 |
| National rank | #802 of 1,559 | #675 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 374 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 433 |
| Total roll | 374 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 26.7% | 27.9% |
| Pacific students | 32.1% | 26.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu South | Te Atatu Peninsula |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.flanshawroad.school.nz | www.rutherfordprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rutherford School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.0 vs 53.0).
- •Rutherford School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 446).
- •Flanshaw Road School does better on roll size (374 vs 301).
- •Flanshaw Road School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.5% vs -20.7%).
- •Flanshaw Road School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 301.
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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rutherford School ranks higher (58.0 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 School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Te Atatu South and Te Atatu Peninsula in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Flanshaw Road School: 446. Rutherford School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Flanshaw Road School and Rutherford School rank in Auckland?
Flanshaw Road School is 238th of 390 and Rutherford School is 226th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).