Rutherford Public School vs Telarah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford · Government primary · K-6
1,007 students · ICSEA 933
Telarah Public School
Maitland · Government primary · P-6
519 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Rutherford Public School Rutherford NSW | Telarah Public School Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1568 of 1,619 | #1304 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4730 of 4,908 | #4031 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 1,007 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 518 | 238 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 139 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.7 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 35% |
| Suburb | Rutherford 2320 | Maitland 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rutherford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | telarah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Telarah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.3 vs 21.0).
- •Rutherford Public School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Telarah Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Rutherford Public School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 519.
- •Telarah Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 7%).
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 Rutherford Public School better than Telarah Public School?
On the Success Index, Telarah Public School ranks higher (31.3 vs 21.0 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 Rutherford Public School and Telarah Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rutherford and Maitland in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rutherford Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Telarah Public School has 12.3.
How do Rutherford Public School and Telarah Public School rank in NSW?
Rutherford Public School is 1568th of 1,619 and Telarah Public School is 1304th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.