Rutherford Technology High School

Rutherford, NSW, 2320

Government Secondary · Years 7-12 Co-educational 1,405 students Major city
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School profile

ACARA

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

138.1

110.3 teaching · 27.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,405

Indigenous students

21%

Language other than English

9%

Girls vs boys

677 girls · 728 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

About

Rutherford Technology High School is a large, co-educational comprehensive secondary school established in 1985, enrolling 1406 students including 13 inclusion and support classes. The school serves a diverse community with significant representation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (25%), and students from varied socio-economic backgrounds across a geographically widespread area. The school maintains strong community ties through the Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre (ALEC) and emphasises student growth, equity, and wellbeing through differentiated teaching, explicit support for English as an Additional Language or Dialect students, and programs for high-potential learners. The school has a proud tradition in the creative arts and sport, is well-resourced with recent technology investments, and is part of the Rutherford Learning Community—a K-12 partnership with primary schools focused on innovation and collaborative management.

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Pay and agreement

Graduate

$90,117

Starting salary

Top of scale

$137,861

Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher

Super

12.0%

Employer contribution

Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.

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Location

Remoteness

Major city