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Rutherford School

A state contributing (years 1–6) in Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland, with 298 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–6
On the roll298at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic433moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edMajor urban area

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Rutherford School, Ministry school number 1478 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

298students

Rutherford School had 298 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 8930%
Asian 8729%
Māori 8328%
Pacific 7826%
MELAA 186%

These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 298 students on the roll, so they sum to about 119%, not 100%.

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Equity Index

433EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 433

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What EQI measures

The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Who may enrol

Enrolment zone — advisory

Rutherford School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeContributing
Year levelsYears 1–6
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1478
Address2 Kotuku Street, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
Territorial authorityHenderson-Massey Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Language of instructionSome students taught in te reo Māori
BoardingNo
Opened1961-03-25

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

Nearby schools

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Rutherford College Secondary (Year 9-15)Years 9–13 1,607 0.2 km
Flanshaw Road School ContributingYears 1–6 362 1.0 km
Te Atatu Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 418 1.4 km
Middle School West Auckland Restricted Composite (Year 7-10)Years 7–10 135 1.6 km
Edmonton School ContributingYears 1–6 207 1.6 km
Elim Christian College Henderson Full PrimaryYears 1–8 146 1.7 km
Rangeview Intermediate IntermediateYears 7–8 457 1.8 km
Matipo Road School ContributingYears 1–6 438 1.8 km

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

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Common questions

What year levels does Rutherford School cover?

Rutherford School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.

How many students attend Rutherford School?

298 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Rutherford School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Rutherford School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Rutherford School a state school?

Rutherford School is a state school.

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