Hillside Primary School vs Winton School
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
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Browns, Southland | Winton School Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #36 of 48 |
| National rank | – | #1100 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 17 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 454 | 471 |
| Total roll | 17 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.3% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.8% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Browns | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | – | www.winton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hillside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.4 vs 40.3).
- •Hillside Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 471).
- •Winton School does better on roll size (270 vs 17).
- •Winton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12% vs -51.3%).
- •Winton School is the larger school with 270 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 Hillside Primary School better than Winton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hillside Primary School ranks higher (42.4 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 Hillside Primary School and Winton School?
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. Winton School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hillside Primary School and Winton School rank in Southland?
Hillside Primary School is unranked and Winton School is 36th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).