Education

Education is at the heart of community life at Aston Hills, with convenient access to quality learning options for every age. Our community is home to its own childcare centre and the future Hills Integrated Lutheran Schools education campus. 

Beyond Aston Hills, families can choose from a range of premium early learning centres, primary schools, and high schools nearby, offering a variety of pathways to support children’s growth and success. Whether you’re starting out or planning ahead, Aston Hills puts education within easy reach.

Aston Hills is home to Edge Early Learning, located on Grantchester Avenue, offering quality childcare and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to school age. 

This purpose-built centre features spacious indoor and outdoor learning areas designed to inspire exploration and creativity. The outdoor spaces encourage nature play, with bike tracks, climbing forts, sandpits, and veggie gardens, providing a fun, hands-on environment for children to grow and thrive.

Rated as one of the top schools in South Australia, King’s Baptist Grammar School holds a reputation for academic excellence and a strong sense of community. 

With dedicated teachers and brand new state-of-the-art facilities, this campus is located just 15 minutes from Aston Hills and currently offers enrolments for King’s Early Learners (ELC) through to Year 4 in 2025, extending by one year level each year thereafter. The Middle School is planned to open in 2027, and the Senior School in 2031.

A pillar of the local community, Mount Barker South Primary School is located just 9 minutes from Aston Hills and is renowned for its nurturing and inclusive learning environment. 

The school’s commitment to individualised attention fosters a passion for learning in students and enables them to thrive academically and socially, and the campus caters for students from Reception to Year 6 located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills.

Dedicated to cultivating well-rounded individuals, Mount Barker High School provides a rich and diverse range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular opportunities. 

The school’s commitment to personal growth and community involvement nurtures students from Year 7 to Year 12 to become responsible and confident young adults, and this popular high school is just an easy 9 minutes away from Aston Hills.

A foundation of Christian values and academic excellence defines St Mark’s Lutheran School. 

The school’s warm and welcoming atmosphere creates a close-knit community, where students are encouraged to explore their passions and talents while fostering a strong moral compass for students from Reception to Year 6, all just an easy 7 minute drive from Aston Hills.

A long-standing pillar of education in the area, Mount Barker Primary School boasts experienced educators who inspire and empower students to reach their full potential.

 With a focus on student-centered learning, the school nurtures a love for knowledge and fosters creativity and cater for student from Reception to Year 6. Established in 1877, this school is located just 10 minutes from Aston Hills and has a strong and valued sense of tradition. 

Perfect for nature lovers, the school’s oval is surrounded by natural bushland, providing opportunities for students to interact with the local flora and fauna

St Francis de Sales College is synonymous with academic excellence and a commitment to holistic development. 

Known for its supportive environment and exceptional academic programs, the Catholic college caters for students from ELC through to Year 12. Located just 5 minutes from Aston Hills, the ethos at St Francis de Sales College reflects that a good education is the greatest gift we can give children as they thrive in a safe, supportive learning environment.

Stepping into a world of creativity and imagination, Mount Barker Waldorf School is one of the leading Steiner schools in Australia. 

With a focus on nurturing the whole child – intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually – the school encourages self-discovery and a lifelong love for learning. 

Located just 4 minutes from Aston Hills, this famous Waldorf school attracts families from all over Adelaide and caters for children from playgroups and Early Learning age through to Year 12.

Emphasising the importance of individuality and character development, Cornerstone College prides itself on fostering a love for learning and an eagerness to explore new ideas. 

This Lutheran school has a Middle School for students from Years 7 to 9, and a Senior School for Years 10 to 12 and is located just 9 minutes away from Aston Hills.

At the heart of Aston Hills, near the Aston Hills Shopping Centre, a Lutheran Education Precinct is planned to offer convenient, high-quality learning close to home. Situated at the corner of Paech and Sims Roads, the proposed campus will span 12.5 hectares and be within walking distance of all Aston Hills residences. As part of the Hills Integrated Lutheran Schools (HILS) community, this campus will support families with a seamless, accessible educational experience in a thriving, connected environment.