Colyton High School vs Rutherford Technology High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton High School
St Marys · Government high school · 7-12
765 students · ICSEA 922
Rutherford Technology High School
Rutherford · Government high school · 7-12
1,405 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Colyton High School St Marys NSW | Rutherford Technology High School Rutherford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #462 of 539 | #422 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1267 of 1,472 | #1164 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,405 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 382 | 677 / 728 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 290 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 110.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 21% |
| Suburb | St Marys 2760 | Rutherford 2320 |
| Council area | Penrith | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | colyton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | rutherford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rutherford Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 26.6).
- •Rutherford Technology High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 765.
- •Rutherford Technology High School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -1%).
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 Colyton High School better than Rutherford Technology High School?
On the Success Index, Rutherford Technology High School ranks higher (30.6 vs 26.6 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 Colyton High School and Rutherford Technology High School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between St Marys and Rutherford in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colyton High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rutherford Technology High School has 12.7.
How do Colyton High School and Rutherford Technology High School rank in NSW?
Colyton High School is 462nd of 539 and Rutherford Technology High School is 422nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.