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Steiner Waldorf Education in Victoria

10 schools, 5 kindergartens and playgroups, 1 study group and 1 class or course in Victoria, by type and town.

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Schools in VictoriaKindergartens and playgroups in VictoriaMelbourne (5)

Schools (10)

Melbourne

Ballarat

Ballarat Steiner School

Waldorf-inspired

Nestled on a beautiful 10-acre property in Mt Helen, on the outskirts of Ballarat, Ballarat Steiner School offers a nurturing and enriching educational environment where children are supported to grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.

Parent-and-child · Kindergarten · Classes 1 to 6 · From age 3

FeesForest or outdoor program

Castlemaine

Dandenongs

East Gippsland

Geelong

Mansfield

Narre Warren East

Yarra Junction

Kindergartens and playgroups (5)

Melbourne

Geelong

Tarneit

Study groups (1)

Classes and courses (1)

Warranwood

Questions families ask

How many Steiner schools are there in Victoria?+

The map lists 10 schools in Victoria 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 Victoria?+

They are spread across 11 towns and cities. Melbourne has 5 and Geelong has 2, and the others include Ballarat, Castlemaine and Dandenongs. The map at the top of this page shows every one.

Is there a Steiner kindergarten or playgroup in Victoria?+

Yes. The map lists 5 kindergartens and playgroups here, including Currawong Collective (Geelong), Little Sophia Kindergarten (Melbourne), Merri/St Kilda Steiner Playgroups (Red Door Studio) (Melbourne), Taraleigh Steiner Kindergarten and Playgroup (Tarneit) and Yandell Kindergarten (Melbourne). 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 Victoria?+

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Victoria. What you need to do, such as any notice to the authorities, records or assessment, is set out on our Victoria 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.

Homeschool requirements in Victoria

How we label places

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.

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