The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools 2025 are shaping the future of education by breaking the mould of traditional teaching and enabling their students to flourish with cutting-edge initiatives.
Now in its eleventh year, this report recognises the schools at the forefront of change and innovation. Entries were open to all educational professionals who believe their school is pioneering a new direction in education.
From teaching approaches to learning spaces and curriculum design, the report looks at schools reshaping the future of education.
In August 2025, The Educator invited schools across Australia to participate in the publication’s 5-Star Innovative Schools 2025 awards. By the end of the judging process, the entries were narrowed down to 42 of the country’s most forward-thinking schools.
Below are some of this years’ winners.
Swan Valley Anglican Community School
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School
Southern Cross Catholic College
St Mary’s Cathedral College Sydney
Barker College – Marri Mittigar
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
To read the full report, please click here.