Schools in Rutherford, NSW

There are 12 schools near Rutherford: 6 government, 4 Catholic and 2 independent. The average ICSEA score is 979 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 6,021 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
12
Average ICSEA
979
National average 1000
Students
6,021
Government
6

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Rutherford School Map

Rutherford, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Government Catholic Independent

Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Rutherford

  1. #1
    Nillo Infants School
    Government Primary · K-2
    1076
    ICSEA
    52 students
    5 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    The Heights Learning Community
    Independent Primary · K-3
    1058
    ICSEA
    14 students
    3 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    31% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    St John the Baptist Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1047
    ICSEA
    397 students
    25 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    All Saints College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1023
    ICSEA
    1,191 students
    189 teachers
    6 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 43% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    8% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    St Paul's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    996
    ICSEA
    370 students
    25 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 55% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    19% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Hunter Trade College
    Independent Secondary · 11-12
    978
    ICSEA
    257 students
    17 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 63% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    School website
  7. #7
    Maitland Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    936
    ICSEA
    405 students
    27 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 80% nationally
    19% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Rutherford Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    933
    ICSEA
    1,007 students
    61 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 81% nationally
    24% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Rutherford Technology High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    922
    ICSEA
    1,405 students
    104 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 84% nationally
    21% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Gillieston Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    922
    ICSEA
    404 students
    22 teachers
    18 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 84% nationally
    22% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Telarah Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    879
    ICSEA
    519 students
    36 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    35% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    All Saints College (St Peter's)
    Catholic Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rutherford NSW?

There are 12 schools near Rutherford: 6 government (public), 4 Catholic, and 2 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Rutherford?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Rutherford is 979. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Rutherford?

The school near Rutherford with the highest ICSEA score is Nillo Infants School with an ICSEA of 1076 and 52 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Rutherford.