Rutherford Technology High School vs Telarah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherford Technology High School
Rutherford · Government high school · 7-12
1,405 students · ICSEA 922
Telarah Public School
Maitland · Government primary · P-6
519 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Rutherford Technology High School Rutherford NSW | Telarah Public School Maitland NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #422 of 539 | #1304 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1164 of 1,472 | #4031 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 1,405 | 519 |
| Girls / boys | 677 / 728 | 238 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | – | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 290 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 110.3 | 42.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 35% |
| Suburb | Rutherford 2320 | Maitland 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rutherford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | telarah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 31.3).
- •Rutherford Technology High School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rutherford Technology High School is the larger school with 1,405 students compared with 519.
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 Technology High School better than Telarah Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rutherford Technology High 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 Technology High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Telarah Public School has 12.3.
How do Rutherford Technology High School and Telarah Public School rank in NSW?
Rutherford Technology High School is 422nd of 539 and Telarah Public School is 1304th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.