Central Southland College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Winton, Southland 9720 · Southland District
#5 of 14 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland
#196 of 486 nationally
About Central Southland College
Central Southland College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Winton, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 659 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 5th of 14 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.4%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0.6%.
There are 4 schools in Winton; Central Southland College ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)462
- Roll size (10%)659
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.4%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Southland College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 659
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 19.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Central Southland College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Central Southland College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Central Southland College has changed over time.
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Schools near Central Southland College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 1.3 km away
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 1.6 km away
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 7.7 km away
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 8.0 km away
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 8.0 km away
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 13 km away
Heddon Bush School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
Northern Southland College
Lumsden · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
218 students
Southland Boys' High School
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,078 students
Menzies College
Wyndham · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
James Hargest College
Invercargill · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,887 students
Fiordland College
Te Anau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
307 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Southland College a good school?
Central Southland College has a Success Index (NZ) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 14 in Southland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Southland College rank in Southland?
Central Southland College ranks #5 of 14 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland and #196 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Central Southland College?
Central Southland College had 659 students in 2026, a change of +19% over five years.
Is Central Southland College a primary school or a secondary school?
Central Southland College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Central Southland College?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Central Southland College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.