SA · Independent Combined
Mount Barker Waldorf School
Mount Barker 5251 · R-12
Mount Barker Waldorf School is an independent combined school in Mount Barker, SA offering R-12. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
How Mount Barker Waldorf School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Barker Waldorf School ranks 25th of the 169 combined schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Barker South Primary School, a government primary school 1.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Barker Waldorf School scores 1087 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Mount Barker Waldorf School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Mount Barker Waldorf School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Barker Waldorf School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Barker South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 1.6 km | 1011 | 76 lower | 399 |
| St Mark's Lutheran SchoolIndependent Primary · Mount Barker | 1.8 km | 1071 | 16 lower | 351 |
| Mount Barker High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mount Barker | 2.0 km | 1010 | 77 lower | 1,061 |
| St Francis de Sales CollegeCatholic Combined · Mount Barker | 2.1 km | 1051 | 36 lower | 1,047 |
| Mount Barker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Barker | 2.8 km | 1016 | 71 lower | 326 |
| King's Baptist Grammar School - Mount Barker CampusIndependent Combined · Mount Barker | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Cornerstone CollegeIndependent Secondary · Mount Barker | 3.3 km | 1094 | 7 higher | 754 |
| Littlehampton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Littlehampton | 3.8 km | 1036 | 51 lower | 336 |
| Nairne School - Preschool and PrimaryGovernment Primary · Nairne | 5.5 km | 1009 | 78 lower | 399 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Barker Waldorf School a government school?
No, Mount Barker Waldorf School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mount Barker Waldorf School offer?
Mount Barker Waldorf School offers R-12.
What is Mount Barker Waldorf School's ICSEA score?
Mount Barker Waldorf School has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Barker Waldorf School?
Mount Barker Waldorf School has 321 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Barker Waldorf School?
The nearest schools to Mount Barker Waldorf School are Mount Barker South Primary School (1.6 km), St Mark's Lutheran School (1.8 km), Mount Barker High School (2.0 km).
Where is Mount Barker Waldorf School located?
Mount Barker Waldorf School is located in Mount Barker, SA 5251. Visit the school website at http://www.mtbarkerwaldorf.sa.edu.au/.