Tawhero School vs Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 406 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
| Measure | Tawhero School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 111 | #108 of 111 |
| National rank | #1454 of 1,559 | #1531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 173 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 547 | 539 |
| Total roll | 173 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 78% | 52.4% |
| Pacific students | 15% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Tawhero |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | tawhero.school.nz | rutherford.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tawhero School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 17.9).
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 547).
- •Tawhero School does better on roll size (173 vs 143).
- •Tawhero School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -21.7%).
- •Tawhero School is the larger school with 173 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 Tawhero School better than Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawhero School ranks higher (23.1 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 Tawhero School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Whanganui and Tawhero in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawhero School: 547. 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 Tawhero School and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Tawhero School is 97th 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).