Independent co-ed combined school (K–12) in Glendale, NSW, with 237 students and a Steiner/Waldorf philosophy.
NAPLAN 34 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Newcastle Waldorf School is also known as NWS Glendale.
Newcastle Waldorf School has an overall SchoolRank score of 53/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 44/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1072, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (68/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Newcastle Waldorf School, Year 5 students averaged 440 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 480, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 577, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. 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.
Newcastle Waldorf School is a small independent combined school with approximately 237 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.
Newcastle Waldorf School has approximate annual tuition fees of $4,530. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 38/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Newcastle Waldorf School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Newcastle Waldorf School is located in Glendale, NSW, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1072 (76th 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.