Central Southland College vs Hillside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 8.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Southland College
Winton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
659 students
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
| Measure | Central Southland College Winton, Southland | Hillside Primary School Browns, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 14 | – |
| National rank | #196 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 659 | 17 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 454 |
| Total roll | 659 | 17 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | -51.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.4% | – |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Browns |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.csc.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Central Southland College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.2 vs 42.4).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 462).
- •Central Southland College does better on roll size (659 vs 17).
- •Central Southland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -51.3%).
- •Central Southland College is the larger school with 659 students compared with 17.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Southland College better than Hillside Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Central Southland College ranks higher (55.2 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Southland College and Hillside Primary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Winton and Browns in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Southland College: 462. Hillside Primary School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Southland College and Hillside Primary School rank in Southland?
Central Southland College is 5th of 14 and Hillside Primary School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).