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At the core of Steiner education is the belief that children should be nurtured and educated as whole individuals. The curriculum is designed to nurture their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions.

Waldorf education, founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, provides a unique alternative to mainstream education. It's offered in over 1,000 schools worldwide, including about 150 schools in North America and 30 in Canada.

In Australia in 2022: There were 9,614 schools – an increase of 33 schools since 2021.

Steiner Schools Australia AbbreviationSEAFormation1980TypePrivate and PublicHeadquartersChatswood, NSW, AustraliaMembership45 member schools, 16 associate member schools and colleges4 more rows

Primary school fees at Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Grade/YearFeeKinder$4,844Prep$7,396Grade 1$8,294Grade 2$8,2944 more rows

Steiner Education Australia 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.

In 1872 the Victorian Government passed the Education Act 1872, which set up the colony's public school system. This new legislation made Victoria the first Australian colony to offer free, secular and compulsory education to its children.

Our Steiner Stream The main essence of Steiner Education is to bring out the capacities of each child through a balanced approach, understanding that intelligence and interest in learning is diverse and comes in many forms: through practical, intellectual, emotional, movement and social means.

Steiner's early years approach also focuses on physicality, self-initiated exploration, and creative activities. All developmental activities or provisions aim to develop the child in a holistic way, by fostering independence and creativity, recognising individual strengths, and respecting individual interests.