State · Intermediate · Co-ed
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
A state intermediate (years 7–8) in Tawhero, Whanganui, with 140 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School, Ministry school number 2442 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
140students
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School had 140 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
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 140 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
539EQI
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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
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
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
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arahunga School | Specialist School | — | 120 | 0.2 km |
| Tawhero School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 177 | 0.4 km |
| St Marcellin School (Wanganui) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 52 | 0.5 km |
| St Dominic's College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 51 | 0.6 km |
| St Anthony's School (Wanganui) | Composite | Years 1–13 | 91 | 0.7 km |
| Carlton School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 268 | 1.0 km |
| Whanganui High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,463 | 1.0 km |
| Gonville School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 163 | 1.4 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 Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School cover?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is a intermediate, which covers years 7–8.
How many students attend Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
140 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School a state school?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is a state school.