Ballarat Steiner School, Independent school, Mount Helen VIC

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Ballarat Steiner School is an independent primary school in Mount Helen, VIC, for Prep–6. It had 64 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

Ballarat Steiner School

Mount Helen, VIC 3350

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary

Years: Prep–6; Primary
Students: 64; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: Not published; Check with the school
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–6	Enrolments	64
Early learning	Yes	Teacher–student ratio	1:6.8
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.	Principal	Not available
Boarding	Not available	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary
Year levels	Prep–6
Early learning	Yes
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.
Boarding	Not available

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	64
Teacher–student ratio	1:6.8
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Ballarat Steiner School

Early learning at this campus. Age programmes not yet confirmed.

Ballarat Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten

MOUNT HELEN · VIC · SE-00004299

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Meeting NQS

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Meeting NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment: Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Meeting NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Meeting NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Meeting NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 24 October 2024

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Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 27(42.2%)
Girls: 37(57.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 14%
English only: 84%
Not stated: 2%

Location

Ballarat Steiner School

244 Moss Ave, Mount Helen VIC 3350

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Key Highlights

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Structured literacy in primary years
Primary years include Sounds-Write and MiniLit for explicit phonics and reading support, alongside developmental Steiner teaching.
10-acre nature-inspired campus
Prep is delivered on a picturesque 10-acre Mount Helen campus, with bush walks, gardening and regular outdoor play.
Playgroup through to Year 6 pathway
The school offers a seamless journey from Playgroup and Kindergarten through to Class 6, creating one continuous early-years pathway.

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