Rutherford School
2 Kotuku Street, Te Atatu Peninsula · Auckland — North
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Composite score
Established
Below median
Rank #1,613 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Rutherford School as of 2010-07-22. NZ Gazette notice
In summary
Rutherford School is a contributing primary school in Te Atatu Peninsula with a roll of 314 students. The Board of Trustees has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of May 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Best suited for
Students in Te Atatu Peninsula looking for a state-funded setting with an established ERO profile.
Is Rutherford School a good school?
Rutherford School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
Strengths from the latest ERO report
- Ongoing professional learning for staff focused on assessment for learning
- Effective partnerships across the Kāhui Ako, with a commitment to the development of te reo Māori
- Strong whānau partnership and community support
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 16.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · near band median (n=518) · why? ▼ hide
-20.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=515) · why? ▼ hide
62/100 from ERO review 2017-06 · bottom 10% of band (n=520) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 62/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-02-12 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- Rutherford School is a Year 0-6 school in Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland, aiming to provide an inclusive environment where tamariki develop resilience, courage, creativity, and critical thinking
- ERO and the school are working together to evaluate how well assessment is used to support teaching and learning, ensuring equity and excellence for all learners
- The school has an experienced leadership team who takes collective ownership for achievement and outcomes for learners
- Strong whānau partnership and community support is evident, with ongoing professional learning for staff focused on assessment for learning
- Moving forward, teachers will work collaboratively to review and streamline quality assessment practices and intentionally share assessment evidence with learners
"an experienced leadership team who takes collective ownership for achievement and outcomes for learners"
Audited financials
Year ended 2024 · Audit opinion: n/a
Total revenue
$3.93M
Surplus / (deficit)
+$13k
Net assets / equity
$1.07M
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
16.4
2 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$4.26M
Per-student funding · 2022
$13,565
2018
$1.9M
2019
$2.1M
2020
$2.6M
2021
$3.6M
2022
$4.3M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 34
- Year 02 48
- Year 03 58
- Year 04 54
- Year 05 51
- Year 06 60
- Year 07 6
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 36.0%
- Asian 27.7%
- Māori 23.9%
- Pacific 22.0%
- Other / MELAA 7.6%
Location
2 Kotuku Street, Te Atatu Peninsula. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Rutherford School.
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+17 vs this
Te Atatu Intermediate
Intermediate · 1.4km · 465 roll
77
+17 vs this
Middle School West Auckland
Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · 1.6km · 153 roll
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-40 vs this
Edmonton School
Contributing · 1.6km · 215 roll
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+14 vs this
Elim Christian College Henderson
Full Primary · 1.7km · 127 roll
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+30 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Rutherford School a good school?
Rutherford School is currently under MoE intervention — a limited statutory manager has been appointed. The school's day-to-day teaching continues; the intervention addresses governance or operational concerns identified by the Ministry. Read the NZ Gazette notice for details.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2024-02 review identified 5 key findings. Rutherford School is a Year 0-6 school in Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland, aiming to provide an inclusive environment where tamariki develop resilience, courage, creativity, and critical thinking
How do I enrol my child at Rutherford School?
Contact the school directly on 09-8345467, email office@rutherfordprimary.school.nz, or visit www.rutherfordprimary.school.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Rutherford School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Rutherford School has 314 students, with an EQI of 433 (mid-range socio-economic context).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Rutherford School in 2024-02, signed by Shelley Booysen. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- rutherfordprimary.school.nz
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz