Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School vs TKKM o Tupoho
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
Tawhero · State intermediate · Years 7–8
143 students
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students
| Measure | Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui | TKKM o Tupoho Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 111 | #30 of 33 |
| National rank | #1531 of 1,559 | #449 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 143 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 549 |
| Total roll | 143 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.7% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.4% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tawhero | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | rutherford.ac.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (17.9 vs 18.7).
- •Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 549).
- •TKKM o Tupoho does better on roll size (179 vs 143).
- •TKKM o Tupoho does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -21.7%).
- •TKKM o Tupoho is the larger school with 179 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 Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School better than TKKM o Tupoho?
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 Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School and TKKM o Tupoho?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tawhero and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School: 539. TKKM o Tupoho: 549. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School and TKKM o Tupoho rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is 108th of 111 and TKKM o Tupoho is 30th of 33 among intermediate schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).