St Thomas School (Winton)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Winton, Southland 9741 · Southland District
#5 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#480 of 1,559 nationally
About St Thomas School (Winton)
St Thomas School (Winton) is a state integrated full primary located in Winton, in the Southland District territorial authority of Southland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 93 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 65.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 5th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.3%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Winton; St Thomas School (Winton) ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)407
- Roll size (10%)93
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 St Thomas School (Winton) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 407
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 93
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at St Thomas School (Winton) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Thomas School (Winton)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students · 270 m away
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students · 1.6 km away
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 6.2 km away
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students · 7.4 km away
Limehills School
Limehills · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.5 km away
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Theresa's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
277 students
St John's Girls' School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St Mary's School (Gore)
Gore · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
199 students
Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi)
Waikiwi · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
87 students
Southland Adventist Christian School
Waikiwi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
St Joseph's School (Invercargill)
Invercargill · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
153 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas School (Winton) a good school?
St Thomas School (Winton) has a Success Index (NZ) of 65.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 48 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 St Thomas School (Winton) rank in Southland?
St Thomas School (Winton) ranks #5 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #480 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Thomas School (Winton)?
St Thomas School (Winton) had 93 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is St Thomas School (Winton) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Thomas School (Winton) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Thomas School (Winton)?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of St Thomas School (Winton); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.