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 52.7/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1140 (93rd percentile; the national average is 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 are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 475, Writing 425, Numeracy 399, Spelling 393 and Grammar 426. Year 5 students averaged Reading 561, Writing 450, Numeracy 529, Spelling 471 and Grammar 523. Year 7 students averaged Reading 552, Writing 471, Numeracy 511, Spelling 460 and Grammar 560. Year 9 students averaged Reading 569, Writing 567, Numeracy 562, Spelling 508 and Grammar 519. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Sophia Mundi Steiner School sit NAPLAN 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 an 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 grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against 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 below average.
Sophia Mundi Steiner School is located in Abbotsford, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1140 (93rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.