Welcome to Samford Valley Steiner School
Welcome to Samford Valley Steiner School, an independent school in Queensland offering Steiner education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Nestled in the serene bushland of Samford Valley, we provide a nurturing learning environment where creativity, reverence, and holistic growth thrive.
With over 550 students, we are part of a global movement dedicated to human-centred education, where every child is seen, inspired, and supported to grow into a confident, purposeful individual. We warmly welcome you.
Carly Sheard, School Director
OUR APPROACH TO EDUCATION
At Samford Valley Steiner School, we educate the whole child—head, heart, and hands—through a balanced curriculum that integrates academics, creativity, and hands-on experiences.
HOLISTIC & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Our students develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical life skills through storytelling, inquiry-based learning, and immersive projects.
A Thriving Community
More than a school, we are a community where families, teachers, and students come together for seasonal festivals, craft groups, and shared experiences that foster belonging and connection.
Artistic & Academic Excellence
From music & visual arts to theatrical performances and handcrafts, creativity is woven into everyday learning, inspiring curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Nature-Based Education
Children learn through outdoor experiences, sustainability projects, and environmental stewardship—building a deep connection with nature and a sense of responsibility for the planet.
2024 Year in Review
Hear from our community
“The care and attention my child receives at Samford Valley Steiner School is unlike anything I’ve seen before. The balance of creativity, academics, and outdoor learning has truly transformed the way my child approaches the world.”
— Parent, Year 6
“They didn’t just teach us but they nurtured our growth as individuals, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a sense of purpose. Their belief in me helped me find my path and see the world through a more thoughtful lens.”
– Jetta, Alumna, Class of 2024
“At university, work, and in my personal life I am excited to ask the important questions, and to view situations with different perspectives. These, I have found, are invaluable attributes in the ebbs and flows of life after school.“
– Anna, Alumna, Class of 2011
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Our school respectfully acknowledges Traditional Custodians of the land on which our school lives, we also acknowledge a continuous connection to land and culture for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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