There are also schools following Reggio Emilia philosophy- such as Collingwood College in Melbourne.

There are many, many 'little' schools which often offer good alternative approaches that can suit various children. I went to a small public, rural primary school and had a lot of flexibility in my learning.

A friend of mine went to The Cottage School in Hobart and loved it.

A primary school near us, Briar Hill Primary School, offers a Steiner "like" stream. They also have a regular stream so children can switch over if the Steiner stream doesn't suit them but the culture is evident in the whole school. Not all the teachers in the Steiner stream are Steiner trained so it's not "real" Steiner and can suit families who are looking for an 'in between' approach.

Quite a lot to look at when you're looking nationally I'm sure! I'd love to hear more about how you go.