At Sheidow Park School, teachers facilitate engaging teaching and learning experiences with appropriate challenge and ongoing assessment. This is done within a safe classroom environment, where students can voice their opinions and take risks with their learning.
Mount Barker Waldorf School is one of Australia's leading Steiner schools, offering high-quality education that nurtures every child’s love of learning.
Parent-and-child · Kindergarten · Classes 1 to 12 · Upper school · From age 0
Find Steiner and Waldorf playgroups across South Australia, from Adelaide to the Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Nature play, song, and community for young families.
How many Steiner schools are there in South Australia?+
The map lists 3 schools in South Australia that describe their approach as Waldorf-inspired. None is currently listed as a member of its national association.
Where are the Steiner schools and kindergartens in South Australia?+
They are spread across 2 towns and cities. Adelaide has 2 and Adelaide Hills has 2. The map at the top of this page shows every one.
Is there a Steiner kindergarten or playgroup in South Australia?+
Yes. The map lists 1 kindergarten or playgroup here, including Adelaide Waldorf Way / Ashton Steiner Nature Playgroup (Adelaide Hills). Many schools also run their own kindergarten and parent-and-child groups, so it is worth asking the schools listed above too.
Can I homeschool the Waldorf way in South Australia?+
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in South Australia. What you need to do, such as any notice to the authorities, records or assessment, is set out on our South Australia homeschool requirements page, which we keep up to date. Many families here combine homeschooling with a local kindergarten, parent-and-child group or co-op.
A place is called a Waldorf or Steiner school or kindergarten here only when its national association lists it as a member. We check those lists ourselves and date the check.
Everything else is marked Waldorf-inspired. Many are lovely, and some are on their way to membership, so it is worth asking them.
If there is a school near you, go and see it
Most schools and kindergartens hold open mornings, and many run parent-and-child groups for the youngest. A visit tells you more than any page can. If there is no school within reach, or it is not the right fit, you can still bring the same rhythm, stories and handwork into your home.