Mosston School vs Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mosston School
Westmere · State contributing · Years 1–6
181 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
| Measure | Mosston School Westmere, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 111 | #108 of 111 |
| National rank | #661 of 1,559 | #1531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 181 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 539 |
| Total roll | 181 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 24.9% | 52.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Westmere | Tawhero |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.mosston.school.nz | rutherford.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Mosston School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.4 vs 17.9).
- •Mosston School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 539).
- •Mosston School does better on roll size (181 vs 143).
- •Mosston School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -21.7%).
- •Mosston School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 143.
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 Mosston School better than Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mosston School ranks higher (58.4 vs 17.9 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 Mosston School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Westmere and Tawhero in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mosston School: 444. 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 Mosston School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Mosston School is 22nd of 111 and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is 108th of 111 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).