Mount Barker Waldorf School

Mount Barker, South Australia · Christian · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Leading tier

S360 score: 75.0%

Mount Barker Waldorf School is a co-educational, Christian, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in Mount Barker, South Australia. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Arts, Music and Culture.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence36 / 60 (60.0%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities46 / 60 (76.7%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways10 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development17 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture19 / 20Elite

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff18 / 20Elite

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation14 / 20Trusted

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Christian
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
306
Student:teacher ratio
11.3:1
Location
Mount Barker, South Australia
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

108787 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    371(-67)
    Writing
    367(-75)
    Spelling
    349(-84)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    325(-123)
    Numeracy
    374(-62)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    505(-16)
    Writing
    488(-20)
    Spelling
    483(-27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    487(-45)
    Numeracy
    469(-55)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    551(-15)
    Writing
    483(-86)
    Spelling
    512(-48)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    536(-33)
    Numeracy
    531(-45)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    632(+36)
    Writing
    632(+21)
    Spelling
    574(-12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(-9)
    Numeracy
    621(+16)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Mount Barker Waldorf School teach?

Mount Barker Waldorf School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Mount Barker Waldorf School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Mount Barker Waldorf School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Mount Barker Waldorf School in?

Mount Barker Waldorf School is classified as Independent.

Does Mount Barker Waldorf School offer boarding?

No, Mount Barker Waldorf School does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Mount Barker Waldorf School?

Mount Barker Waldorf School has 306 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Mount Barker Waldorf School?

Mount Barker Waldorf School's student to teacher ratio is 11.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Mount Barker Waldorf School sit in?

Mount Barker Waldorf School sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Mount Barker Waldorf School's strongest area on Schools360?

Mount Barker Waldorf School's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Mount Barker Waldorf School rank?

Mount Barker Waldorf School ranks 19th among private independent schools in South Australia.

Where is Mount Barker Waldorf School located?

Mount Barker Waldorf School is located in Mount Barker, South Australia.