Lochiel School vs St Thomas School (Winton)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 6.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lochiel School
Lochiel · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
| Measure | Lochiel School Lochiel, Southland | St Thomas School (Winton) Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 48 | #5 of 48 |
| National rank | #731 of 1,559 | #480 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 79 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 407 |
| Total roll | 79 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.6% | -2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lochiel | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.lochiel.school.nz | www.stthomaswinton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas School (Winton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 55.8).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 432).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on roll size (93 vs 79).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -21.6%).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) is the larger school with 93 students compared with 79.
- •Lochiel 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 Lochiel School better than St Thomas School (Winton)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas School (Winton) ranks higher (65.7 vs 55.8 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 Lochiel School and St Thomas School (Winton)?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Lochiel and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lochiel School: 432. St Thomas School (Winton): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lochiel School and St Thomas School (Winton) rank in Southland?
Lochiel School is 21st of 48 and St Thomas School (Winton) is 5th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).