Bolwarra Public School vs Rutherford Technology High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bolwarra Public School
Bolwarra · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 1032
Rutherford Technology High School
Rutherford · Government high school · 7-12
1,405 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Bolwarra Public School Bolwarra NSW | Rutherford Technology High School Rutherford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #946 of 1,619 | #422 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2919 of 4,908 | #1164 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,405 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 200 | 677 / 728 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 290 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 110.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 21% |
| Suburb | Bolwarra 2320 | Rutherford 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rutherford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bolwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.9 vs 30.6).
- •Bolwarra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rutherford Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.2).
- •Rutherford Technology High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 390.
- •Rutherford Technology High School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bolwarra Public School better than Rutherford Technology High School?
On the Success Index, Bolwarra Public School ranks higher (46.9 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bolwarra Public School and Rutherford Technology High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bolwarra and Rutherford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bolwarra Public School has 17.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rutherford Technology High School has 12.7.
How do Bolwarra Public School and Rutherford Technology High School rank in NSW?
Bolwarra Public School is 946th of 1,619 and Rutherford Technology High School is 422nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.