Perth Waldorf School follows the Steiner curriculum in a natural campus setting at Bibra Lake.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Perth Waldorf School follows the Steiner curriculum in a natural campus setting at Bibra Lake. The school is known for strong drama and music programs, with an inquiry-led approach and emphasis on pastoral care. It suits families drawn to progressive education and creative expression, with a tight-knit community feel. Co-ed from combined years.
Perth Waldorf School is also known as PWS Bibra Lake.
Perth Waldorf School has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 58/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1091, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Perth Waldorf School, Year 5 students averaged 497 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 546, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 581, 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.
Perth Waldorf School is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 561 students. It offers education for years PP-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Perth Waldorf School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
The Year 12 completion rate is 98%.
Perth Waldorf School is located in Bibra Lake, WA, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1091 (82th 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.