Sophia Mundi Steiner School in Abbotsford follows the Steiner education approach alongside the International Baccalaureate pathway.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School in Abbotsford follows the Steiner education approach alongside the International Baccalaureate pathway. The school emphasises outdoor learning and a strong music program, with pastoral care woven throughout. Teaching is progressive and inquiry-led, grounded in hands-on, experiential education. This suits families seeking a philosophy-driven school where outdoor engagement and creative expression sit alongside academic rigour, and where pastoral relationships are prioritised alongside learning.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is also known as SMSS and SMSS Abbotsford.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 56/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1140, well above the national average of 1,000.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has about 139 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 11 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 539, Writing 478, Numeracy 500, Spelling 458, Grammar 507. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 139 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has approximate annual tuition fees of $14,418. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 33/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is moderate.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is located in Abbotsford, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1140 (93th 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.