Central Southland College vs Southland Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 31 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
Southland Girls' High School
Georgetown · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,076 students
| Measure | Central Southland College Winton, Southland | Southland Girls' High School Georgetown, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 14 | #2 of 14 |
| National rank | #196 of 486 | #144 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 659 | 1,076 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 463 |
| Total roll | 659 | 1,076 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | 3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.5% | 89.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.4% | 64.1% |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 22.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Georgetown |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.csc.school.nz/ | www.southlandgirls.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southland Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 55.2).
- •Central Southland College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 463).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on roll size (1,076 vs 659).
- •Central Southland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs 3%).
- •Southland Girls' High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (89.4% vs 81.5%).
- •Southland Girls' High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 659.
- •Central Southland College is co-educational and Southland Girls' High School is girls.
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 Southland Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southland Girls' High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 55.2 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 Southland Girls' High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Winton and Georgetown in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Southland College: 462. Southland Girls' High School: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Southland College and Southland Girls' High School rank in Southland?
Central Southland College is 5th of 14 and Southland Girls' High School is 2nd of 14 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).