General Info
Useful information and resources for parents and friends of Yallingup Steiner School.
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Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Students: Wednesday 4th February – Thursday 2nd April
Professional Development for staff: Monday 2nd February/Tuesday 3rd February (Pupil free days)
- Public Holiday – Monday 2nd March
- Equinox Celebration – Friday 20th March
Term 2
Students: Tuesday 21st April – Friday 26th June
Professional Development for staff: Monday 20th April (Pupil free day)
- Winter solstice Celebration – Monday 22nd June (Pupil free day/evening attendance)
Term 3
Students: Tuesday 21st July– Thursday 24th September (half day 12.30pm close)
Open Day Saturday 29th August (half day Friday 28th August 12.30 pm close)
Professional development for Staff: Friday 25th September (WA Steiner Schools conference)
- Spring Equinox Celebration – Wednesday 23rd September
Term 4
Students: Tuesday 13th October – Friday 11th December
Professional Development for staff: Monday 12th October
Fees and Charges 2026
Playgroup
Group
0 – 3 Years
Per Semester
$465 first child
$200 (each subsequent sibling)
$30 Enrolment fee (one off payment)
Annual
$930 (not including siblings)
Group
Per Semester
Annual
0 – 3 Years
$30 Enrolment fee (one off payment) $465 first child
$200 (each subsequent sibling)
$930 (not including siblings)
Kindergarten
Group
K4: 4 year old
Semester 1: Two full days.
Semester 2:Three full days.
Per Semester
$1,214.50
Annual
$4,858.00
Group
K5: 5 year old (up to 4 days)
Per Semester
$1,317.50
Annual
$5,270.00
Group
K6: 6 year old (five full days)
Per Semester
$1,653.50
Annual
$6,614.00
Group
Per Term
Annual
K4: 4 year old
Semester 1: Two full days.
Semester 2:Three full days. (this may change depending on child’s age and discissions with teacher)
$1,214.50
$4,858.00
K5: 5 year old (up to 4 days)
$1,317.50
$5,270.00
K6: 6 year old (five full days)
$1,653.50
$6,614.00
Primary
Group
CLASS 1– CLASS 3
Per Semester
$1,653.50
Annual
$6,614.00
Group
CLASS 4– CLASS 6
Per Semester
$1,743.50
Annual
$6,974.00
Group
Per Term
Annual
CLASS 1– CLASS 3
$1,653.50
$6,614.00
CLASS 4– CLASS 6
$1,743.50
$6,974.00
Other Fees
Group
Establishment Fee (per family to confirm enrolment)
Payment Cycle
Once off and non-refundable
Fee ($)
$880.00
Group
Application Fee (per child)
Payment Cycle
Once off and non-refundable
Fee ($)
$120.00
Establishment Fee (per family to confirm enrolment)
Once off and non-refundable
$880.00
Application Fee (per child)
Camp Fees (at teacher discretion)
Recorder Fee (if starting YSS after class 1)
Once off and non-refundable
Up to $220/child classes 3&4 per year Up to $440/child classes 5&6 per year Once off $150 per child
$120.00
Sibling Tuition Fee Discounts
Discounts come into effect from K6, only applicable if there are no other outstanding fees.
1st Child- Full fee
2nd Child -10%
3rd Child -30%
4th Child -40%
To register a child for enrolment, the application fee must accompany the application form. This fee covers administration costs. Any new families offered a place, on commencement will be required to pay the Establishment Fee plus one term’s fees upfront to confirm enrolment. The Establishment fee is a once-off, per family fee that is non-refundable and is used for capital improvements.
Fees paid in full annually by 31st January, will receive a further 5% discount.
School fees are raised in January of each year as annual invoices, with a statement issued week five of each term. Families not able to pay in full their annual invoice have two payment options:
- Quarterly: Pay fees each term in full by the first Friday of each Term
- Fortnightly: Total amount paid in 24 equal instalments
Those families choosing option 2 will need to sign a payment arrangement in writing agreed with the Business Manager (email: businessmanager@yss.wa.edu.au or Ph: 08 9755 2230).
Payments can be made in cash, EFTPOS or by online bank transfer. Accounts may be paid in person during office hours.
Please do not send fees in your child’s bag.
Bank Details
Bank details for direct debit:
Yallingup Steiner School
ANZ bank
BSB: 016 580
ACC: 340907004
HOLDING OF PLACES
There will be no fee reduction offered for prolonged absences, approved or unapproved.
Places will not be held for more than one term if there is a waitlist in place. There will be no fee reduction offered for prolonged absences, approved or unapproved.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL
We request notice of withdrawal to be made in writing preferably one term in advance to allow for administrative processing.
Notice of withdrawal should be given in writing to the Office who will pass the information on to the Business Manager.
BUILDING FUND
The Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund is available to accept financial contributions from parents and friends to assist with the ongoing building program. Much has still to be done and the building fund is seen as an important element in the school’s development. All donations over $2 to this fund are tax deductible. Please contact the Business Manager at the school or email businessmanager@yss.wa.edu.au
All contributions confidential.
Account name: Yallingup Steiner School Building Fund
BSB: 016580
ACC: 197993922
BURSARY FUND
A Bursary Fund has been established for the benefit of providing temporary assistance to families who are unable to meet fee obligations.
Tax deductible donations can be made to the Bursary Fund account:
Yallingup Steiner School
BSB 016580
ACC# 296054576
Receipts will be forwarded upon payment with thanks.
Parents may apply for a bursary if they are experiencing financial hardship. Please apply through the Business Manager.
Parents and Friends
FUNDRAISING
The Parents & Friends Association is actively involved in fund raising for the school community. Fundraising may happen within each class for various projects.
Transport
School Bus Services run a bus service for the Yallingup Steiner School which runs mornings and afternoons to and from Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup and Margaret River. School Bus Services is a Public Transport Authority Service which is responsible for providing eligible rural students and students with special needs, free transport assistance to and from school on contracted ‘Orange’ school buses.
A bus timetable can be obtained from the school office.
Parents of students who drive their children to the school may be eligible for a conveyancing allowance if a contract school bus service is not available. For more information please contact the school office or visit www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au
Employment
If you are interested in working at our school as a relief teacher please send your CV to:
Jacqui Morris- Education Facilitator
Yallingup Steiner School
PO Box 135 Yallingup WA 6282
or email us at
admin@yss.wa.edu.au