Overview
Central Southland College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Winton, Southland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 693 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 462 (above-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Southland District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthoritySouthland District
RegionSouthland
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode9720
MoE School ID399
Student Demographics
Total Roll693
European/Pakeha74.3%
Maori19%
Pacific1.9%
Asian17.9%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI462
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)