How many Steiner schools are in Australia?

Steiner Education Australia (SEA) is the not for profit national association/peak body representing over 50 Steiner/Waldorf schools and 16 Associate members throughout the states and territories of Australia.

Are Steiner schools effective?

We are very proud of the academic and post school achievements of our graduates. Across the country, our Year 12 students achieve well in standardised testing. In NSW for example many of our students achieve Band 6 results in their subjects in the HSC. This placed them in the top 10% of NSW students.

How many Steiner schools are there?

Begun in one school in Germany in 1919 there are now over 1000 schools and early years settings worldwide in 90+ countries including China, USA, India, the Middle East and most European countries.

Is Montessori the same as Steiner?

The major difference in the Montessori and Steiner methods is that Montessori education is child-centered, while Steiner education is teacher-centered. Montessori classrooms consist of children of mixed ages. What is this? This is so children can learn from and teach each other.

What’s wrong with Steiner schools?

Steiner Schools have been widely criticised for only teaching a very narrow and contained curriculum, often giving attention to what the individual student is interested in and not focusing on other key skills and learning areas, including reading.

How is Steiner education different?

Based on a holistic and integrated approach, the Steiner curriculum aims to develop the various dimensions of the growing child. This includes cognitive, emotional, ethical and spiritual aspects. A key focus in Steiner education is on age-appropriate lessons aligned with the developmental stages of the child.

Why are Steiner schools closing?

Parents of pupils at a Steiner school have dropped a legal challenge against Ofsted after a damning report led to its closure. Wynstones School, near Gloucester, shut in January after inspectors said pupils were “at risk of serious harm”.

Why is Steiner controversial?

Steiner himself had racist views – he espoused a hierarchy of races from “black to Aryan” – and at some UK schools there have been complaints about racism. He also believed that naturally overcoming illness could improve one’s “karma”, a theory linked to anti-vaccination ideas among some followers.

Are Steiner schools fee paying?

Lancaster Steiner School is an independent school and does not receive any outside funding for pupils of statutory school age. The only income that the school receives is from fees paid by parents. Fees are charged to families wishing to enroll their child(ren) in the school and remain payable for every child on roll.

Are Steiner schools private schools?

In contrast to most countries in Europe, Steiner schools in the UK are mostly independent with four publicly funded academies.

How many Steiner schools are there in Australia?

We tap into a network of over 1,000 Steiner schools across the globe including over 50 in Australia. Never before have we seen so many Steiner Schools or students in Australia which is a testament to the approach and outcomes of our schooling. The first Waldorf school was founded in Stuttgart in 1919.

Why choose a Steiner School?

A 2018 survey of parents showed 87% of parents are satisfied with choosing a Steiner school – one of the highest levels of satisfaction amongst parents in any educational system. Students spoke passionately about being happy and fulfilled and having strong relationships with their teachers and fellow students.

Where is the Central Coast Steiner School?

The Central Coast Steiner School is situated on 7 acres in Fountaindale, 100kms north of Sydney on the beautiful NSW Central Coast. The school’s outstanding facilities are located within a beautiful bush setting.

Where is Tarremah Steiner School?

Tarremah Steiner School lies 20 minutes south of Hobart, along the picturesque Derwent River, with magnificent views of Mount Wellington. From small cottage classrooms surrounded by flower gardens, to purpose-built architecturally designed facilities.