Linuwel School is an independent co-ed school in East Maitland offering Steiner education alongside a strong after-school music program.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Linuwel School is an independent co-ed school in East Maitland offering Steiner education alongside a strong after-school music program. The school embraces progressive, inquiry-led teaching with a focus on experiential and outdoor learning. It suits families drawn to Steiner philosophy who value hands-on engagement, creative expression, and time in nature as central to their child's education.
Linuwel School Ltd is also known as Linuwel Ltd.
Linuwel School Ltd has an overall SchoolRank score of 50.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1041, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Linuwel School Ltd, Year 3 students averaged 396 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 495, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 524, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 612, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Linuwel School Ltd is a small independent combined school with approximately 244 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.
Linuwel School Ltd has approximate annual tuition fees of $6,629. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 42/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Linuwel School Ltd has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is moderate.
Linuwel School Ltd is located in East Maitland, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1041 (65th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.