Discover a new way of learning one that shapes not just bright students, but bright futures.

"Neo" means new, and Neo-Humanism offers a fresh, forward-thinking approach to education, one that nurtures not just young minds, but also kind, compassionate hearts. Rooted in the belief that everything in the world is interconnected, Neo-Humanism encourages children to grow with a deep sense of respect, curiosity, and responsibility for themselves, others, and the environment.

Neo-Humanist schools from preschools and long day care centres to primary schools, high schools, and colleges exist across the globe, offering an education that goes beyond academics. They create a love for learning, ethical thinking, and a sense of belonging in a world that values diversity and care for all living beings.

By choosing Vistara Primary School, families join a global movement dedicated to raising children who think critically, act compassionately, and see themselves as part of something bigger.

Founded in 1987, Vistara Primary School is a not-for-profit independent school set in the picturesque rural landscape of Richmond Hill. Conveniently located near Alstonville and Lismore, it is just a 35-minute drive from Byron Bay.

Vistara Primary School - A New Approach to Learning

“I loved Vistara when I was a student here,
and I love it even more now that
my children are students here.”

— Remi, School Parent

Acknowledgement to Country

Vistara Primary School would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Widjabal Wia-bal people, traditional custodians of this land, the Bundjalung Nation and all Nations across this sacred and ancient land. We acknowledge your histories, languages and traditions as one of the oldest living cultures of the world. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders and the Ancestors of the past and present. We acknowledge our ongoing connections and our continuing journey together.