Hillside Primary School vs St Thomas School (Winton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Browns · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Browns, Southland | St Thomas School (Winton) Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #5 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #480 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 407 |
| Total roll | 17 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.3% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | – | www.stthomaswinton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas School (Winton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 42.4).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 454).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on roll size (93 vs 17).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -51.3%).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) is the larger school with 93 students compared with 17.
- •Hillside Primary School 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 Hillside Primary School better than St Thomas School (Winton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas School (Winton) ranks higher (65.7 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 Hillside Primary School and St Thomas School (Winton)?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Browns and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hillside Primary School: 454. St Thomas School (Winton): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillside Primary School and St Thomas School (Winton) rank in Southland?
Hillside Primary School is unranked and St Thomas School (Winton) is 5th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).