Overview
Rutherford College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Te Atatu, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 1,629 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 459 (average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHenderson-Massey Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode0610
MoE School ID40
Student Demographics
Total Roll1,629
European/Pakeha46.8%
Maori21%
Pacific19.8%
Asian30.3%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI459
National Avg463
Contextaverage equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)