Central Southland College vs Winton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Southland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Southland College
Winton ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
659 students
Winton School
Winton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
270 students
| Measure | Central Southland College Winton, Southland | Winton School Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 14 | #36 of 48 |
| National rank | #196 of 486 | #1100 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 659 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 471 |
| Total roll | 659 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.7% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.5% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 45.4% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.4% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.csc.school.nz/ | www.winton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขCentral Southland College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.2 vs 40.3).
- โขCentral Southland College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 471).
- โขCentral Southland College does better on roll size (659 vs 270).
- โขCentral Southland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.7% vs -12%).
- โขCentral Southland College is the larger school with 659 students compared with 270.
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 Winton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Central Southland College ranks higher (55.2 vs 40.3 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 Winton School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Winton and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Central Southland College: 462. Winton School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Central Southland College and Winton School rank in Southland?
Central Southland College is 5th of 14 and Winton School is 36th of 48 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).