Mt Roskill Intermediate vs Rutherford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Roskill Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
560 students
Rutherford School
Te Atatu Peninsula · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students
| Measure | Mt Roskill Intermediate Mount Roskill, Auckland | Rutherford School Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #188 of 390 | #226 of 390 |
| National rank | #427 of 1,559 | #675 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 560 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 433 | 433 |
| Total roll | 560 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.9% | -20.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.9% | 27.9% |
| Pacific students | 21.1% | 26.9% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Roskill | Te Atatu Peninsula |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mri.school.nz | www.rutherfordprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.5 vs 58.0).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate does better on roll size (560 vs 301).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.9% vs -20.7%).
- •Mt Roskill Intermediate is the larger school with 560 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 Mt Roskill Intermediate better than Rutherford School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mt Roskill Intermediate ranks higher (68.5 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 Mt Roskill Intermediate and Rutherford School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mount Roskill and Te Atatu Peninsula in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mt Roskill Intermediate: 433. Rutherford School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mt Roskill Intermediate and Rutherford School rank in Auckland?
Mt Roskill Intermediate is 188th of 390 and Rutherford School is 226th of 390 among intermediate schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).