We Deliver
Currambena is a one-of-a-kind school that empowers, educates and prepares children for life.
For over 50 years, Currambena has been at the forefront of progressive, alternative education.
We believe that high academic standards should complement the holistic growth and development of every child, and we achieve strong academic results while teaching the NSW core curriculum in creative, individualised ways.
In addition to pioneering democratic schooling in Australia, our approach brings together a range of global education best practices and philosophies—including strength-based, nature-based, and child-centred learning—resulting in a truly unique educational environment.
As a result, Currambena students are shaped into productive, resilient, self-motivated individuals who know and accept themselves, respect and care for others and develop a life-long love of learning.
What Currambena Community Says
Our daughter started at Currambena part way through year 3 and was made to feel welcome and part of the community from her very first day. The teachers are calm and caring and respect the children for the very ones they are. Academics are taught in engaging ways, and independent thinking and life skills are promoted and encouraged. This is a school that values and embraces each and every child and we are grateful we found this very special place.
Charlotte Menzies
My son attended this school from preschool till the end of Wendys! We had eight incredibly happy years here. I say ‘we’ because having a child in this school enriched our whole family. Choosing Currambena was one of the best parenting decisions we’ve made so far. We loved the whole community and especially the magnificent staff.”
Karen Brien
I think the sense of community is wonderful, and something hard to come by elsewhere. I love that respect is fostered between staff and students in both directions.
Stephanie Howes
We love the values and approach to education the school takes. They view each child as an individual and celebrate this.
Jessica Reeve
The school size and having a whole community who know and engage with your child is priceless.
Currambena kids learn from a young age that they matter and they are inherently valued for who they are rather than their achievements. The self-esteem they gain is a life-long gift.”
Joanne Paul
I love that the school is small, fostering a close-knit community where everyone knows and interacts with each other. It’s common to see children of different ages mixing, and we’ve never encountered any issues with bullying.
The community has welcomed our family with open arms. Although my partner was initially sceptical, he has come around and now appreciates the benefits of the school’s philosophy.”
Zoe Erbacher
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Research Shows That:
Benefits for Children
The democratic approach to education leads to increased motivation, creativity, and engagement, and better educational outcomes for individuals.
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are needed so that children emerging from education can adapt to changing job markets and employment opportunities in the modern age.
Social skills
Social and emotional skills learned in childhood impact future success in all areas of life—from employment to relationships to mental wellbeing.
Interested in enrolling at Currambena?
The first step is to join us at an Information Morning!
Join us at our next Information Morning to discover the unique learning opportunities that Currambena offers, and experience the Currambena difference firsthand. There’s something inexplicable and enchanting about our school that we’re told visitors feel again and again. It’s nothing short of magic.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet Currambena students, engage with our teachers, tour our premises and facilities, and learn more about our unique, leading-edge approach to progressive, alternative education.
Partnerships
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