Glenaeon is an independent Rudolf Steiner school across three leafy campuses with bush and woodland settings.
NAPLAN averaging +27 above national year-level averages and a median ATAR of 84.8; the result is a B overall.
Glenaeon is an independent Rudolf Steiner school across three leafy campuses with bush and woodland settings. Classes stay together with the same teacher for multiple years, creating strong pastoral bonds. The curriculum emphasises creative and performing arts alongside experiential learning outdoors, including regular bush camps. Children spend significant time in nature and engage in hands-on, inquiry-led study. This suits families drawn to progressive education, nature connection, and the Steiner approach to child development.
Median ATAR 84.8 ranks #113 of 136 New South Wales schools. Within New South Wales Independent schools, ranks #72 of 91.
1 HSC Top Achievers — #128 of 237 New South Wales schools.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has an overall SchoolRank score of 61/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 65/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1148, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Year 7 students averaged 571 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 591, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is a small independent combined school with approximately 405 students. It offers education for years K-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 40% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School has a median ATAR of 84.8.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School is located in Middle Cove, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1148 (95th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.