

DAYLESFORD, VIC 3460
A unique educational environment fostering compassion, mindfulness, and resilience through a holistic curriculum.
Australia’s first registered primary school delivers the national curriculum through a Buddhist philosophy lens, emphasising kindness, emotional intelligence, and community engagement. Students develop essential life skills within a heart-led and experiential learning environment, nurturing their growth and self-awareness.
Key information about Daylesford Dharma School
Independent
Co-Ed
Primary
30
1:9
No
*Data sourced from the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
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Daily Dharma curriculum
A daily social-emotional curriculum is woven through the school day, linked to the Australian Curriculum general capabilities.
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