Our Mission is to enable every girl
to be the best she can be throughout her life.
Wilderness School is grounded in values of a non-denominational Christian family tradition. The school is founded in the belief for unlimited kindness in relationships, joy in learning, a spirit of humility and the balance between seeking individual excellence and generous service to the community. These values guide every part of Wilderness School's culture, relationships, teaching and learning programs.
Early Learning
The dynamic Early Learning Centre, the Mamie Brown and Annie Brown programs aim to create confident, independent learners who can also work well in a group. Children are encouraged to think independently, to embrace new challenges, to work collaboratively, to build new friendships and to celebrate their successes.
- PlaygroupWilderness Playgroup invites girls and boys aged 0 – 3 to meet weekly with their parents during the school term. The children's development is enhanced through exploration, structured activities and games.
- Educational PhilosophyWhat children learn does not follow as an automatic result from what is taught. Rather, it is in large part due to the children's own doing as a consequence of their activities and our resources.
- FrameworkThe dynamic ELC programs aim to create confident, independent learners who can also work well in a group. Children are encouraged to think independently, to embrace new challenges, to work collaboratively, to build new friendships and to celebrate their successes.
- Book a TourTo join our Principal Mrs Jane Danvers on a tour of Wilderness School, please complete the online booking form and we look forward to meeting with you on your chosen tour date.
Junior School
At Wilderness Junior School, we believe that optimal learning for young girls occurs in an environment which is stimulating, supportive and challenging, where girls are resilient and collaborate well with others.
- Personalised LearningPersonalised Learning is a major focus for staff at Wilderness Junior School. It ensures that each girl's specific needs are met through the delivery of high quality educational programs.
- Thinking & LearningOur strong commitment to developing our students' capacity to understand themselves as learners is evident through our rigorous Thinking and Learning Curriculum.
- LeadershipIn the Wilderness Junior School we believe that all students have the right and opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
- Book a TourTo join our Principal Mrs Jane Danvers on a tour of Wilderness School, please complete the online booking form and we look forward to meeting with you on your chosen tour date.
Middle School
The years of middle schooling, Years 7 to 9, are especially important since they are years of fundamental change during which attitudes to self and others are further established. These attitudes will form part of a girl's world view.
- CurriculumThe Middle School years provide girls with the opportunity to experiment with different subjects to find out what they might pursue through their Senior School studies.
- REALISEAll Year 9 students at Wilderness School benefit from a unique and dynamic learning experience at our Crawford campus that reaches beyond the physical confines of the classroom.
- LeadershipAll girls are encouraged to undertake leadership roles throughout their time at Wilderness School.
- Book a TourTo join our Principal Mrs Jane Danvers on a tour of Wilderness School, please complete the online booking form and we look forward to meeting with you on your chosen tour date.
Senior School
In the Senior School we aim to prepare girls for successful participation in a society in which knowledge is a key resource and in an economy which is becoming increasingly globalised. Intercultural sensitivity and competence and responsible citizenship will be important factors in their futures.
- CurriculumAt Wilderness, we have taken a deliberate and carefully considered decision to concentrate on providing the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum for our senior secondary students.
- Academic ExcellenceOur girls consistently achieve academic excellence, with over 68% placed in the top 10% in 2014. The position of Dux was awarded to Erica Musgrove who received an ATAR of 99.90.
- LeadershipWhile students are leading they are also developing self-confidence and decision-making skills, learning about effective negotiation and teamwork, setting goals, enthusing others and much more…
- Book a TourTo join our Principal Mrs Jane Danvers on a tour of Wilderness School, please complete the online booking form and we look forward to meeting with you on your chosen tour date.
