Arahunga School vs Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 211 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
| Measure | Arahunga School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #108 of 111 |
| National rank | – | #1531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Intermediate |
| Year range | – | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 124 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 539 |
| Total roll | 124 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.4% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | 52.4% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawhero | Tawhero |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.arahunga.co.nz | rutherford.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Arahunga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 539).
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does better on roll size (143 vs 124).
- •Arahunga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.4% vs -21.7%).
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 124.
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 Arahunga School better than Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arahunga School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
About 211 m in a straight line, between Tawhero and Tawhero in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahunga School: 527. Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahunga School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Arahunga School is unranked and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is 108th of 111 among special school schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).