Central Southland College vs St Thomas School (Winton)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.6 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
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
| Measure | Central Southland College Winton, Southland | St Thomas School (Winton) Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 14 | #5 of 48 |
| National rank | #196 of 486 | #480 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 659 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 407 |
| Total roll | 659 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.4% | – |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.csc.school.nz/ | www.stthomaswinton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas School (Winton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 55.2).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 462).
- •Central Southland College does better on roll size (659 vs 93).
- •Central Southland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -2.9%).
- •Central Southland College is the larger school with 659 students compared with 93.
- •Central Southland College is a state school while St Thomas School (Winton) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Thomas School (Winton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas School (Winton) ranks higher (65.7 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 St Thomas School (Winton)?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winton and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Southland College: 462. St Thomas School (Winton): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Southland College and St Thomas School (Winton) rank in Southland?
Central Southland College is 5th of 14 and St Thomas School (Winton) is 5th of 48 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).