Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Public School is a government primary school in Rutherford, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 933, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,007 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Rutherford NSW 2320. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Rutherford Public School compares
By ICSEA, Rutherford Public School ranks 1,670th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rutherford Technology High School, a government secondary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Rutherford Public School scores 933, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Rutherford
Rutherford Public School is located in Rutherford, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,475/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 13,091.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rutherford suburb profileSchools near Rutherford Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rutherford Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rutherford | 0.3 km | 922 | 11 lower | 1,405 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rutherford | 1.1 km | 996 | 63 higher | 370 |
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 1.6 km | 879 | 54 lower | 519 |
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 3.3 km | 978 | 45 higher | 257 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 3.6 km | 936 | 3 higher | 405 |
| Bolwarra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bolwarra | 4.0 km | 1032 | 99 higher | 390 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 4.1 km | 1047 | 114 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 4.2 km | 1023 | 90 higher | 1,191 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutherford Public School a government school?
Yes, Rutherford Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rutherford Public School offer?
Rutherford Public School offers K-6.
What is Rutherford Public School's ICSEA score?
Rutherford Public School has an ICSEA score of 933, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rutherford Public School?
Rutherford Public School has 1,007 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rutherford Public School?
The nearest schools to Rutherford Public School are Rutherford Technology High School (0.3 km), St Paul's Primary School (1.1 km), Telarah Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Rutherford Public School located?
Rutherford Public School is located in Rutherford, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at https://rutherford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.