Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School
32 Toi Street, Tawhero · Taranaki & Manawatū
Composite score
Concern
Below median
Rank #2,397 of scored NZ schools
Active MoE intervention — limited statutory manager
A limited statutory manager has been appointed to Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School . NZ Gazette notice
In summary
The school has a composite score of 49. ERO found that a small number of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, and attendance is below Ministry targets at less than half of students attending regularly. Strengths include learners' strong sense of belonging and wellbeing, with leaders taking steps to coordinate curriculum planning and staff establishing shared assessment practices. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention.
Best suited for
Students aged 11-13 in Tawhero looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School a good school?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate 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
- Learners express a strong sense of belonging and positive wellbeing with staff celebrating their successes
- Leaders are taking steps to plan and coordinate the school's curriculum and set expectations for high-quality teaching
- Staff are establishing a shared understanding of consistent and robust assessment practices
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 429.0/1k · suspensions 26.5/1k · exclusions 6.9/1k · bottom 10% of band (n=539) · why? ▼ hide
-21.7% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · bottom quartile of band (n=524) · why? ▼ hide
49/100 from ERO review 2024-10 · bottom 10% of band (n=544) · 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): 49/100.
Latest ERO review
2024-10-22 · Shelley Booysen, ERO
- A small number of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels for reading, writing and mathematics
- Learners express a strong sense of belonging; their successes are celebrated by staff that strengthens their positive sense of wellbeing
- Less than half of students attend regularly; the school is yet to meet the Ministry of Education targets for attendance
- School leaders are increasingly fostering a professional culture focused on improving teacher practice and outcomes for learners
- Staff are strengthening culturally responsive practices that support improved learner engagement, progress and cultural connectedness
"A small number of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels for reading, writing and mathematics."
Composite score across reviews
3 ERO reviews on file, 2016–2024. Click a point to read that review.
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
429.0
81 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
26.5
4 this year · NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
6.9
1 this year · 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
$1.82M
Per-student funding · 2022
$12,803
2018
$1.0M
2019
$1.5M
2020
$1.7M
2021
$3.0M
2022
$1.8M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 07 69
- Year 08 75
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 58.5%
- Māori 53.5%
- Pacific 5.6%
- Other / MELAA 3.5%
- Asian 1.4%
Location
32 Toi Street, Tawhero. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
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Frequently asked
Is Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School a good school?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate 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 2024-10 review identified 5 key findings. A small number of learners achieve at expected curriculum levels for reading, writing and mathematics
How do I enrol my child at Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3490022, email office@rutherford.ac.nz, or visit rutherford.ac.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School has 142 students, with an EQI of 539 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Te Kura Waenga O Rutherford | Rutherford Intermediate School in 2024-10, signed by Shelley Booysen. 4 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
- gazette.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz