Mount Barker Waldorf School

Welcome to Mount Barker Waldorf School, one of the leading Steiner schools in Australia. Located in the serene outskirts of Mount Barker, Sims Road, our institution is more than just a school - it is a point of interest where children's sense of meaning and purpose is developed.

At Mount Barker Waldorf School, we believe in cherishing the right to childhood and carefully nurturing each child's unique capacities. Our goal is to cultivate empathetic and confident individuals who will become the makers of change for generations to come.

We prioritize nurturing inner vitality through activity and free creative play, ensuring that children have the opportunity to build secure foundations and foster their interests. Our seamless educational journey is alive and full of wonder, developing a child's capacity to learn and grow.

As Rudolf Steiner once said, "Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives." Our students thrive in an educational approach that supports them to think freely, act with confidence, and find their own purpose in life.

We believe in connecting individuals to the natural environment, to one another, and to the world around them. Our close and nurturing relationships are a source of pride for us. Through a unique curriculum of artistic, academic, and practical lessons, we ensure that our children are thoroughly prepared for life outside of school.

We invite you to discover our beautiful school for yourself, but please note that bookings are essential. Join us in celebrating the joy of summer and experience the warmth of our community. All are welcome!

Situated in expansive grounds in a peaceful, semi-rural environment in the Adelaide Hills, just over half an hour's drive from the city, our school provides an education of the highest quality. Our aim is to develop balanced adult individuals who possess clarity of thinking, sensitivity of feeling, and strength of will.

We acknowledge the Peramangk people as custodians of the ancient and beautiful land on which we proudly learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders of the past and present as we commit to walk together towards a more equitable and reconciled future. We proudly support the Uluru Statement of the Heart and its pillars of VOICE, TREATY, TRUTH, and MAKARRATA.

Join us at Mount Barker Waldorf School, where children's potential is nurtured, their spirits are lifted, and their futures are shaped.