Winton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Winton, Southland 9741 · Southland District
#36 of 48 full primary schools in Southland
#1100 of 1,559 nationally
About Winton School
Winton School is a state 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 270 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 36th of 48 ranked full primary schools in Southland. Its strongest component is roll size (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.6%; pacific students 2.2%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Winton; Winton School ranks 4th 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%)471
- Roll size (10%)270
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12%
- 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 Winton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 471
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 270
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.2%
- 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 Winton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Winton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students · 270 m away
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students · 1.3 km away
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students · 6.5 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 · 9.2 km away
Drummond Primary School
Drummond · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Southland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riverton School
Riverton · State contributing · Years 1–6
131 students
Takitimu Primary School
Nightcaps · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students
Tisbury School
Invercargill · State contributing · Years 1–6
126 students
Donovan Primary School
Waikiwi · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
Tokanui School
Tokanui · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Otautau School
Otautau · State full primary · Years 1–8
132 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Winton School a good school?
Winton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Winton School rank in Southland?
Winton School ranks #36 of 48 full primary schools in Southland and #1100 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Winton School?
Winton School had 270 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Winton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Winton School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Winton School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Winton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.