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The Armidale Waldorf School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. The Armidale Waldorf School is an independent combined school in Armidale, NSW, for K–11. It had 163 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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The Armidale Waldorf School

Armidale, NSW 2350

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
K–11
Primary & Secondary
Students
163
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A nurturing environment focusing on intellectual, moral, and artistic development for all children.

The school provides a holistic education grounded in the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, promoting creativity and responsibility. Encompassing programs for children from birth to 18 years, it emphasises the importance of educating the whole person—head, heart, and hands.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–11Enrolments163
Early learningYes · campus unconfirmedTeacher–student ratio1:8.9
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsK–11
Early learningYes · campus unconfirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments163
Teacher–student ratio1:8.9
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Early learning & quality

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The Armidale Waldorf School · campus unconfirmed

Offered by this school; campus not confirmed. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Boongaiai Preschool

ARMIDALE · NSW · SE-00006699

Overall NQS rating
Meeting NQS

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Quality areas7 areas
QA1Educational program and practice
Meeting NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety
Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment
Meeting NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements
Meeting NQS
QA5Relationships with children
Meeting NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Meeting NQS
QA7Governance and leadership
Meeting NQS
ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 17 April 2025
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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01632021: 134 students · K–820212022: 133 students · K–820222023: 135 students · K–920232024: 148 students · K–1020242025: 163 students · K–112025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
84(51.5%)
Girls
79(48.5%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
18%
English only
82%
Not stated
0%

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The Armidale Waldorf School

278 Rockvale Rd, Armidale NSW 2350

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Key Highlights

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  • Main Lesson blocks structure learning

    Each morning starts with a two-hour Main Lesson block, then continues with revision, academic skills, PE, art and handcrafts.

  • Regular bushwalking and gorge trips

    The school says its New England location enables regular bushwalking day trips to nearby gorge country and World Heritage areas.

  • Senior partnerships beyond the school

    Senior students can access opportunities through partnerships with other Steiner schools, PLC Armidale, UNE and local businesses.

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