Te Kura o Kokohuia 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.
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Kokohuia Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 33 | #108 of 111 |
| National rank | #404 of 486 | #1531 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 230 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 539 |
| Total roll | 230 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 57.3% | -21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 52.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Castlecliff | Tawhero |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | rutherford.ac.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.7 vs 17.9).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 539).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll size (230 vs 143).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll growth (5 years) (57.3% vs -21.7%).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia is the larger school with 230 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 Te Kura o Kokohuia better than Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Kokohuia ranks higher (25.7 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 Te Kura o Kokohuia and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Castlecliff and Tawhero in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Kokohuia: 532. 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 Te Kura o Kokohuia and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Te Kura o Kokohuia is 24th of 33 and Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is 108th of 111 among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).