Little Yarra Steiner School, Independent school, Yarra Junction VIC

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Little Yarra Steiner School is an independent combined school in Yarra Junction, VIC, for Prep–12. It had 278 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

Little Yarra Steiner School

Yarra Junction, VIC 3797

Independent

Co-Ed

Primary & Secondary

Years: Prep–12; Primary & Secondary
Students: 278; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: $6,400–$10,760; Domestic
Next open day: None listed; Ask about a tour

A balanced environment nurturing the whole child through Steiner’s educational philosophy for growth.

Fostering creativity and responsibility, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum from preschool to Year 12, encouraging personal development through tailored teaching methods rooted in Rudolf Steiner’s insights and promoting a harmonious blend of academic and artistic subjects.

School Overview

Key information about Little Yarra Steiner School

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary	Sector	Independent
Year levels	Prep–12	Enrolments	278
Early learning	Yes	Teacher–student ratio	1:9.6
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary & Secondary
Year levels	Prep–12
Early learning	Yes
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Independent
Enrolments	278
Teacher–student ratio	1:9.6
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

Early learning & quality

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Little Yarra Steiner School

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Little Yarra Steiner Kindergarten

YARRA JUNCTION · VIC · SE-00003811

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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: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Meeting NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 9 January 2023

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Enrolment history

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 135(48.6%)
Girls: 143(51.4%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 14%
English only: 6%
Not stated: 79%

Location

Little Yarra Steiner School

205 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction VIC 3797

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Key Highlights

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Flexible senior pathways to Year 12
Senior students can choose VCE with ATAR, VCE unscored with a Class 12 Independent Project, or a mixed option.
60-acre Yarra Valley campus
The school occupies a 60-acre site beside the Little Yarra River, with land for school use and organic/bio-dynamic farming.
Specialist learning from early years
Primary students receive eurythmy, handcrafts, a foreign language, instrumental music and gym alongside class teaching.

VCE Performance

VCE study scores, completions and baccalaureate outcomes for Little Yarra Steiner School

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Year	Median VCE Study Score	% of Study Scores 40+	% Satisfactory VCE Completions	# VCE Baccalaureate
2025	30	4.8%	100%	Fewer than 4
2024	29	0%	100%	Data not provided
2023	31	7.1%	100%	Data not provided
2022	Data not provided	Data not provided	100%	Data not provided
2021	32	5.6%	100%	Data not provided

School Fees

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Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year Level	Domestic Students
Primary School
Prep	$6,400
Year 1	$7,580
Year 2	$7,580
Year 3	$9,160
Year 4	$9,160
Year 5	$9,620
Year 6	$9,620
Secondary School
Year 7	$10,320
Year 8	$10,320
Year 9	$10,580
Year 10	$10,580
Year 11	$10,760
Year 12	$10,760

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