An established Montessori education based
in the Adelaide Hills
The Hills Montessori School has been operating in the Adelaide Hills for forty-five years, nurturing the curiosity of children in their educational programs.
We offer an education based on the Montessori philosophy of respect for self, others and the environment by fostering a love of learning and commitment to community.
Our 2 campuses are located in Aldgate and Stirling
Located across two campuses, our Yultiwirra primary campus is in Aldgate while our Wairoa Middle School campus, which caters for our Adolescent Program, is in Stirling.
Our Open Days
Our Open Days for 2024 are running at both of our campuses during Terms 1-3. Private Principal’s tours can be arranged in Term 4.
To arrange a tour, please click on the link below to make your booking.
Our Programs
Our school caters for children and young people, from birth to 15 years of age through a range of different programs and Cycles across two campuses. The Hills Montessori School’s curriculum is an in-depth and integrated one, designed to develop the ‘whole child’. The National Montessori Curriculum is taught which has been approved by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
INFANT, PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY
YULTIWIRRA CAMPUS in Aldgate
MIDDLE SCHOOL
WAIROA CAMPUS in Stirling
Our Community
We are a parent-teacher run school community, where families actively participate in shaping the school's ethos. This joint effort cultivates a community where collective wisdom and shared goals enrich the educational journey for all involved.
Read our latest news
All of our latest school news and activities can be found here via our regular school newsletters.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan
In 2021 our school launched our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We value connections with our First Nations people, in particular members of the Kaurna and Peramangk.