Rutherford Technology High School
Rutherford Technology High School is a government secondary school in Rutherford, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 922, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,405 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 Technology High School compares
By ICSEA, Rutherford Technology High School ranks 477th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rutherford Public School, a government primary 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 Technology High School scores 922, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Rutherford
Rutherford Technology High 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 Technology High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Rutherford Technology High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rutherford | 0.3 km | 933 | 11 higher | 1,007 |
| St Paul's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Rutherford | 1.1 km | 996 | 74 higher | 370 |
| Telarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 1.6 km | 879 | 43 lower | 519 |
| Hunter Trade CollegeIndependent Secondary · Telarah | 3.2 km | 978 | 56 higher | 257 |
| Maitland Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Maitland | 3.4 km | 936 | 14 higher | 405 |
| Bolwarra Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bolwarra | 3.7 km | 1032 | 110 higher | 390 |
| St John the Baptist Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maitland | 3.9 km | 1047 | 125 higher | 397 |
| All Saints CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maitland | 4.0 km | 1023 | 101 higher | 1,191 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutherford Technology High School a government school?
Yes, Rutherford Technology High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Rutherford Technology High School offer?
Rutherford Technology High School offers 7-12.
What is Rutherford Technology High School's ICSEA score?
Rutherford Technology High School has an ICSEA score of 922, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Rutherford Technology High School?
Rutherford Technology High School has 1,405 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Rutherford Technology High School?
The nearest schools to Rutherford Technology High School are Rutherford Public School (0.3 km), St Paul's Primary School (1.1 km), Telarah Public School (1.6 km).
Where is Rutherford Technology High School located?
Rutherford Technology High School is located in Rutherford, NSW 2320. Visit the school website at https://rutherford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.