Rutherford College has two entrances. The main entrance is 18-20 Kotuku Street. The rear entrance (pedestrian only for parents and students) is 33 Toru St – near the end of the cul de sac.
School Buses
For students living in Te Atatu South, Glendene, Sunnyvale and Henderson South, take one of the Auckland Transport-run school buses - 013 Glendene, 014 View Rd or 213 Henderson. Routes 013 and 014 are operated by Pavlovich Coachlines, while route 213 is operated by NZ Bus.
The 013 operates both inbound (morning) and outbound (afternoon) runs, while the 014 and 213 only operate outbound (afternoon) runs. For additional information please go to https://at.govt.nz/
013 (both ways): Glendene to Rutherford College | |
Departs | 7:30am |
Route | From 95 Barrys Rd, Hepburn, Great North, Tirimoana Rd, Divich Ave, Te Atatu Rd, Old Te Atatu Rd, Kotuku St, Rutherford College (approx 7.57am). |
013: Rutherford College to Glendene | |
Departs | 3:20pm |
Route | Rutherford College, Old Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu Road, Divich Ave, Tirimoana Rd, Great North Rd, Hepburn Rd, Barrys Rd, end at 98 Barrys Rd (approx 4.02). |
014: Rutherford College to View Rd (outbound only) | |
Departs | 3:20pm |
Route | Gloria Ave, Te Atatu Rd, Divich Ave, Tirimoana Road, Great North Rd and View Rd (terminates opp. Lavelle Rd/Holy Cross Catholic Church, approx 3.55) |
213: Rutherford College to Henderson Station (outbound only) | |
Departs | 3:20pm |
Route | Departs from Old Te Atatu Road, (Stop 5072) at 3.20 |
Full schedules on school and public buses to and from school here.
Traffic is difficult around the motor way on ramps during the peak hour traffic in the morning. We recommend that where possible, students walk to school.
Some examples:
- Walking from the Edmonton Roundabout to the back entrance of Rutherford College on Toru St is approximately 2km and should take less than half an hour (often quicker than the traffic). Anywhere north of the roundabout is the same distance, or even closer.
- Walking from the main roundabout on Te Atatu Peninsula (where Te Atatu Rd crosses Taikata Rd & Harbour View Rd) is approximately 1.5km and should take less than 20 minutes.
Please avoid dropping off or picking up your student within or near the school entrance. Please be mindful of our neighbours and of the road markings. Rutherford Primary School is next door and there are many children of all ages in the area at these times.
The car park at the top of the driveway is allocated to specific staff members and formal visitors only. Please keep this area free.