Enrolling at the Daylesford Dharma School
Welcome to your enrolment journey with us. Our school is currently focused on primary years education from Foundation to Year 6.
We are experts at embedding the academic learning of the Australian Curriculum with practices of kindness, compassion and mindfulness.
We’re pleased to receive inquiries for all year levels and are filling places for 2026.
To enquire about enrolling, booking a school tour, or joining our Pathway to Prep program, please fill out our Enrolment Enquiry Form
Or you can reach us on:
5348 3112
This is our enrolment process
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Complete our Enrolment Enquiry Form
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Andrea our Principal will contact you and guide you through the journey
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Book a school tour with our leadership team
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Complete an interview with us to share about your child
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Fill out the one of the following forms
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Full Enrolment Application Form and pay the administration fee
- Pre-enrollment form for future years waiting lists and sign up for our dharmaNews
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- Plan your school transition:
- Organise a 3 day enrolment trial or
- Attend the Pathway to Prep transition program
- Attend a meeting with your classroom teacher
- Receive your letter of enrolment offer
- Compete your Enrolment Agreement
- Pay your student levy and learn about our sliding scale of fees
- You’re ready to start with us
Ready to join our school? have some questions?
Embrace the Journey of Learning
“Good conduct is the way in which life becomes more meaningful, more constructive and more peaceful. For this, much depends on our own behaviour and our mental attitude.”
– His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Our Tuition Fees
At Daylesford Dharma School, we believe that no family should miss out on our values-based education due to financial constraints. As a low-fee independent school, we offer rich learning in small classes while keeping costs accessible.
Our Fee Structure
- One Family Tuition Fee
You pay one tuition fee per family, no matter how many children are enrolled. - Individual Student Levies
Each child has a set levy that covers materials, excursions, camps, and more. -
Flexible Fee Options
You choose the tuition category that suits your financial circumstances. Categories can be adjusted each term if needed:
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Tuition Category |
Annual Fee |
Per Student Levy |
Total |
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Dharma Family – Full Fee |
$4,600 |
$880 |
$5,330 |
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Dharma Family – Concession Fee |
$3,480 |
$880 |
$4,360 |
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Dharma Family – Cost of Living Fee |
$1,000 |
$880 |
$1,880 |
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Add $880 for each additional child.
Financial Support and Scholarship program
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We have a limited amount of full tuition scholarships available for the 2026 school year. Please contact the Principal and ask about our newly established scholarship program.
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Bursaries can be arranged for families experiencing financial hardship.
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Fees-for-volunteering exchanges can also be arranged.
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We encourage families to choose the fee that best fits their budget, with full confidentiality and flexibility.
Family Involvement
To keep our fees low, we ask each family to contribute volunteer hours each term in areas such as: Gardening, Maintenance, Library cataloging, Fundraising.
Need Support?
If you’d like to know more about how we can support your family to be able to attend our school, please contact our Principal for a confidential discussion about scholarship options or flexible arrangements.
Prep Enrolments for 2026
Discover how Daylesford Dharma School can nurture your child’s growth with our unique approach to education. Embrace a learning environment that prioritises compassion, mindfulness, and a deep connection with nature. Click below to download our Pathways to Prep Brochure for those wanting to enrol their students in 2026. By enrolling now, we can ensure a smooth transition with fortnightly transition sessions on Friday mornings during Term 3 and Term 4 in 2025. Don’t leave it too late to help your child with their transition from kindergarten to primary school.