St Thomas School (Winton) vs Winton School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Southland, New Zealand, 270 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas School (Winton)
Winton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Winton School
Winton · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
| Measure | St Thomas School (Winton) Winton, Southland | Winton School Winton, Southland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 48 | #36 of 48 |
| National rank | #480 of 1,559 | #1100 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 93 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 471 |
| Total roll | 93 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.9% | -12% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.3% | 22.6% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Winton | Winton |
| region | Southland | Southland |
| Website | www.stthomaswinton.school.nz | www.winton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Thomas School (Winton) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.7 vs 40.3).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 471).
- •Winton School does better on roll size (270 vs 93).
- •St Thomas School (Winton) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.9% vs -12%).
- •Winton School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 93.
- •St Thomas School (Winton) is a state integrated school while Winton School is a state 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 St Thomas School (Winton) better than Winton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Thomas School (Winton) ranks higher (65.7 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 St Thomas School (Winton) and Winton School?
About 270 m in a straight line, between Winton and Winton in Southland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Thomas School (Winton): 407. Winton School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Thomas School (Winton) and Winton School rank in Southland?
St Thomas School (Winton) is 5th of 48 and Winton School is 36th of 48 among full primary schools in Southland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).