St Dominic's College vs Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 650 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Dominic's College
Gonville · Private secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
51 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
| Measure | St Dominic's College Gonville, 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 | Private | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 51 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 539 |
| Total roll | 51 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.8% | 52.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gonville | Tawhero |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.sspx.org.nz/?page_id=15 | rutherford.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does better on roll size (143 vs 51).
- •St Dominic's College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs -21.7%).
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 51.
- •St Dominic's College is a private school while Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Dominic's College is girls and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is co-educational.
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 St Dominic's College 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 St Dominic's College and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between Gonville and Tawhero in Manawatū-Whanganui.
How do St Dominic's College and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
St Dominic's College is unranked and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is 108th of 111 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).