Matipo Road School vs Rutherford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matipo Road School
Te Atatu North · State contributing · Years 1–6
450 students
Rutherford College
Te Atatu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,596 students
| Measure | Matipo Road School Te Atatu North, Auckland | Rutherford College Te Atatu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 390 | #50 of 101 |
| National rank | #375 of 1,559 | #141 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 450 | 1,596 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 459 |
| Total roll | 450 | 1,596 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.2% | 17.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69% |
| Māori students | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| Pacific students | 16% | 19.5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Te Atatu North | Te Atatu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | matipo.school.nz/ | www.rutherford.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Matipo Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.8 vs 64.6).
- •Matipo Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 459).
- •Rutherford College does better on roll size (1,596 vs 450).
- •Rutherford College does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.1% vs -7.2%).
- •Rutherford College is the larger school with 1,596 students compared with 450.
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 Matipo Road School better than Rutherford College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matipo Road School ranks higher (70.8 vs 64.6 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 Matipo Road School and Rutherford College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Te Atatu North and Te Atatu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matipo Road School: 407. Rutherford College: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matipo Road School and Rutherford College rank in Auckland?
Matipo Road School is 171st of 390 and Rutherford College is 50th of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).