# Rutherford Technology High School

Rutherford Technology High School is a NSW government secondary school in Rutherford, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 1,405 (2025)
- **Address**: 30 Avery Street, Rutherford NSW 2320
- **Phone**: (02) 4932 5999
- **Website**: https://rutherford-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: rutherford-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 56270
- **Established**: 1985-01-01

## About

Rutherford Technology High School is located in the lower Hunter Valley and caters for approximately 1100 city and rural students. The school is dedicated to fostering a learning environment focused on Aboriginal Education and establishing strong community partnerships, participating in the 'Stronger Smarter' program. As a leader in technology, it features computer laboratories in each key learning area (KLA), 16 interactive whiteboards, and a soundproof music recording studio. 

The school promotes lifelong learning through integrated computer technology in its teaching and learning approaches, encouraging a problem-solving mindset and valuing technology as an essential learning support tool. Offering several learning pathways with a robust emphasis on vocational education and training (VET), Rutherford Technology High School is a platinum member of the Beacon Foundation and boasts a modern agricultural farm. 

Part of the Priority Schools Program, it implements data-driven literacy and numeracy initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes. Students are encouraged to utilise higher-order thinking skills to explore multiple solutions to problems, culminating in the production of quality work. The school's facilities and programs, including its recent upgrades and participation in energy-efficient projects, contribute to a healthy and engaging learning environment. With a commitment to creating inclusive and supportive educational experiences, Rutherford Technology High School aims to provide meaningful post-school opportunities for all its students.

## Mission

Rutherford Technology High School will promote a culture of high expectations, working closely with our school community through: Leading a supportive and innovative school culture that promotes an environment where every student is known, valued and cared for. Enhancing a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy that provides inclusive and explicit curriculum activities to strengthen student growth and attainment. Delivering school excellence through leadership which provides every learner with the opportunity to grow and belong in an equitable and engaging educational setting. Providing meaningful post school destinations by continuing the focus on high-quality vocational education and training, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and tertiary pathways.

Motto: "We help every student to learn, grow and succeed."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 1,405 |
| 2024 | 1,355 |
| 2023 | 1,382 |
| 2022 | 1,353 |
| 2021 | 1,309 |
| 2020 | 1,173 |
| 2019 | 1,128 |
| 2018 | 1,021 |
| 2017 | 1,002 |
| 2016 | 976 |
| 2015 | 976 |
| 2014 | 1,071 |
| 2013 | 1,097 |
| 2012 | 1,081 |
| 2011 | 1,113 |
| 2010 | 1,069 |
| 2009 | 1,011 |
| 2008 | 943 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/56270-rutherford-technology-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.