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Selective & OC coaching in Cabramatta: every tutoring centre compared
5 tutoring providers run a named NSW Selective Test program at a centre in Cabramatta — every one below with published prices where they exist, checked against the provider's own site.
Cabramatta sits in a South-West Sydney belt with a deep supplementary-education culture, and it has an in-suburb hook for opportunity-class families: Harrington Street Public School runs an OC in the suburb itself. There is no selective high school in Cabramatta, so families prepare for the partially selective streams at Prairiewood and Bonnyrigg, or travel to Hurlstone Agricultural at Glenfield.
Five providers run a named selective program locally, listed below with published prices where they exist.
Whichever Cabramatta centre you choose, your child still needs hours on the real on-screen test — the timer, the flag button, the question grid. Our full-length papers mirror it exactly, and the first in each subject is free, no card.
Selective schools Cabramatta families target
| School | Selective status | Year 7 places | Distance from Cabramatta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairiewood High School | Partially selective, co-ed | 60 | Nearby at Wetherill Park |
| Bonnyrigg High School | Partially selective, co-ed | 60 | A short trip west in Bonnyrigg |
| Hurlstone Agricultural High School | Fully selective (agricultural), co-ed | — | The region's fully selective flagship, at Glenfield |
One honest note the coaching ads won't give you: the NSW Department of Education publishes no official entry cut-off for any of these schools. A per-school "score you need" quoted elsewhere is a coaching-centre estimate, not a DoE figure — the real threshold is simply the lowest score that earns a place each year, and it moves with demand.
OC coaching & opportunity classes in Cabramatta
An opportunity class (OC) is a Year 5–6 stream for high-potential students, entered through a separate placement test sat in Year 4 — a year earlier than the selective-high-school test. The nearest opportunity classes are Harrington Street Public School (In Cabramatta itself); St Johns Park Public School (Nearby, a short drive); Smithfield Public School (Nearby, a short drive).
Most of the centres listed below prepare children for the OC test as well as the selective test — the Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills skills overlap. Our full-length practice papers cover those OC sections too, and the first in each subject is free.
Which test, and when
| Test | Who sits it | When |
|---|---|---|
| Selective High School Placement Test | Year 6 students, for Year 7 entry | Early May each year — next sitting early May 2027, for 2028 entry |
| Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test | Year 4 students, for Year 5 entry | Same early-May window, sat in Year 4 |
Both tests are fully computer-based. See the selective test dates guide for the confirmed timetable, or how the on-screen test works.
Good to know locally
- Cabramatta has an in-suburb OC hook: Harrington Street Public School runs an opportunity class in the suburb itself.
- The suburb sits in a South-West Sydney belt with a strong supplementary-education culture, alongside neighbouring Fairfield and Liverpool.
- There is no fully selective school in Cabramatta itself; families target the partially selective streams at Prairiewood and Bonnyrigg, or travel to Hurlstone Agricultural at Glenfield.
Selective coaching & tutoring centres in Cabramatta
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Uni New Collegefull profile → | Selective Trial Test Course (Years 5/6), online variant; ASAT mock | Core STTC price not published (Intensive-tier STTC is: $160/week); ASAT mock $100 ($90 enrolled) | Free Assessment Test unconfirmed; paid ASAT mock $100 | 104 John Street, Cabramatta NSW 2166 |
| A2Z Tuition | A2Z Tuition offers named "Selective Trials Classes" and "Opportunity Class (OC)" preparation for Years 3-6, run as weekly in-person lessons covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning … | Not published | Free assessment to determine the most appropriate level for enrolment (exact wording: "a free assessment to determine th… | Suite 5, 107 Cabramatta Road East, Cabramatta NSW 2166 |
| Australia ABC College | Named "Y5-Y6 Selective Testing Course" (with a preceding Year 5 Selective Foundation Course) for NSW Selective High School Placement Test prep … | Varies by course and term — e.g. Y5-Y6 Selective Testing Course: "$75 per week", 9-week Term 2 2026 (total $675 … | None found — no free trial lesson or free assessment is advertised. | 76 Broomfield Street, Cabramatta NSW 2166 |
| Ngo & Sons | "Selective and O.C. Training" (delivered via NSPC, Year 1-6) prepares primary students for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test and Opportunity Class placement test through weekly gr… | Not published (general tutoring fees like "$44.00/lesson" for Maths are listed on the Fairfield/Cabramatta fees page … | None found | Suite 3, Level 2 / 2 Hughes Street, Cabramatta NSW 2166 |
| Phoenix Education | Phoenix Education runs a named "Selective High School Test Preparation Course" (also branded the Selective Trial Test Course / STTC) … | Holiday intensive (Selective High School Test Preparation Course, Year 6): "From $899.00" per the current course page (billing period/inclusions not itemised on that page… | "Redeem A Trial" — a free trial lesson, offered per campus (separate booking links for each centre). | Suite 2&3/70 John Street, Cabramatta, NSW 2166 |
Prefer to prepare at home? Online options
These providers run selective preparation without a fixed centre — online classes, self-paced programs, or tutors who come to you — so they're worth comparing against a weekly commute to a Cabramatta classroom.
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrainTree Coaching | Self-paced Selective Test Preparation Packs (Super / Ultimate / Premium) + Writing Packs | One-off packs: $99–$399 | Free practice paper, no card |
| Scholarly | WEMT + Trial Test programs, Years 2–6 (Year 5 Selective, Year 6 Final Sprint) | Year 5 Selective $1,088 / 10-week term; Year 6 Final Sprint $909 | Free 30-min diagnostic test |
| Alchemy Tuition — Selective School Tutoring | One-on-one "Selective School Tutoring" for students from Year 3 through Year 10, preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test (aimed at Year 6 students sitting for Year 7 entry… | $59 per hour (online lessons); $89 per hour (in-home lessons). Pay-as-you-go, no contract — card charged 24 hours after each lesson. | "First lesson covered by our 100% happiness guarantee – if you aren't happy after the first lesson it's on us" (effectiv… |
| Burwood TutoringSome details unconfirmed | Lists "Selective & OC exam preparation" as a core service within its Years 1-9 (some sections say 1-12) maths and English tutoring, delivered 1-on-1 or in small groups, online or in-centre … | Not published | Free assessment and trial lesson, claimed by direct-messaging promo code "Tutor 2026" … |
| Cluey Learning | Cluey Learning offers "Selective School Tutoring" — 1-to-1, live online tutoring in English and Mathematics (plus small-group options) aimed at Years 6–10 students preparing to sit the NSW S… | Not published — the pricing page states cost "depends on what the student needs and the individualised learning program that we design," with pay-as-you-go or session-pac… | A "Book a Trial Session" call-to-action is offered site-wide and the pricing FAQ says "you can start by committing only… |
| Erudite Tuition | One-on-one online or in-home tutoring for NSW Year 5 students preparing for the Selective High School Placement Test, covering reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning … | From $59/hour for online tutoring or $74/hour for in-home tutoring, pay-as-you-go with no long-term lock-in ("no lock-in or hidden fees... continue lesson by lesson"). | Not a free trial as such: a "satisfaction guarantee" on the first lesson. |
| Excel Academics | Online (and in-person) personalised 1:1 tutoring sold as "OC exam preparation (for NSW & Sydney students)" … | Online Lessons: "Prepaid 10-Hour Package at $750" or "Pay As You Go $80 per hour, billed after lesson". | "Free no-obligation 30-min trial" (also promoted as "Book a FREE Consultation, Expected response time: within 24hrs"). |
| Learnikx Education | "Selective Test Preparation Course" for the NSW Selective Test (Year 7 entry), run as small-group classes for Year 5 ("Selective Prep") and Year 6 ("16-Week Non-Stop Revision") … | Year 5: $121 per class (incl. GST) / $1,210 per term (10 classes, incl. GST). Year 6: $143 per class (incl. | None found. No free trial or free assessment offer is advertised. |
| NextStepAcademy | "Selective School Tutoring" is a one-on-one (no group sessions) tutoring programme for Year 4–6 students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, covering Reading … | $65 per hour lesson (online); $85 per hour lesson (in-home); pay-as-you-go, charged per lesson (24 hours after each session), no upfront payment or contract | "First Lesson Guarantee" — the first lesson is risk-free; if the matched tutor isn't the right fit … |
| NL English Academy | Small-group online English tutoring (max 6 students/class) for Years 3–12, run as 10-week Term Programs and intensive Holiday Programs explicitly branded "OC … | Not published | None found — the site has an FAQ item titled "Why is there no free trial?" … |
| Olympus Learning | A dedicated "Selective School Tutoring" service preparing students for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test (reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning … | Not published | No free trial lesson or selective-specific assessment. Site-wide … |
| Primo Tutoring | A distinctly-priced "Test Prep" service line (separate tier from general Maths/English/ESL tutoring) that explicitly names OC and Selective High School Placement Test preparation alongside N… | Not published | "Free Intro Chat" — an introductory consultation (not described as a free lesson or diagnostic assessment). |
| Selective Success Academy | Small-group, live-online (Microsoft Teams) coaching for students in Years 8-11 seeking lateral entry into NSW selective high schools, preparing specifically for the EduTest, HAST … | Live Term Course: $800 (early bird) / $900 (normal) per term (2-hour weekly lessons), or $90 per individual lesson. | A "Free Trial Class" is advertised (dedicated /freetrial page titled "Trial Class | EduTest … |
| Selective Test Prep | An AI-powered online practice-test platform wholly dedicated to the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, offering mock tests across Reading, Mathematical Reasoning … | Not published | Paid "Trial" tier at $10 for 12 months giving one mock test per subject (Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills … |
| Selectivetrial | Online exam-prep platform with a named "NSW Selective High School Practice Test" course (plus a separate OC/Year 4 practice course) offering timed, computer-based mock tests across Reading … | Varies by package: NSW Selective course – Pack 1/Pack 2 $69 each (3/6/9-month access), Elite 2027 $159 (valid until exam) … | "3 Days Free Trial" — instant access, no credit card required. |
| Shoreline Tutoring | A named "Selective High School Exam" preparation offering for Year 6 entry (plus a parallel "Opportunity Classes Exam" offering for Year 4 entry) … | One-on-one: $90/hr (Years 1–6, incl. Selective High School/OC Prep), or 20-lesson bundle $1,600 total ($80/hr). | Free complimentary first/trial lesson, "no obligation," described as "Experience our approach risk-free before committin… |
| Sprouts Academy | Sprouts Academy runs dedicated Selective School / OC Test and Thinking Skills selective-test tutoring (covering the writing task plus the mathematical reasoning … | Not published | Free trial class offered ("Book Your Free Trial Class Today!" … |
| Thrive Coaching College | The "Booster Program Plus+" is an online, subscription-based OC (Year 4) and NSW Selective High School Placement Test (Year 6) preparation program combining weekly trial tests … | "$39/week" via direct debit (site states "PRICE GOING UP TO $59/WEEK SOON – DUE TO HIGH DEMAND"); cancel anytime. No fixed-term/one-off price published. | None found — no free trial or free assessment offer is advertised … |
| Tutoring4All | A distinct "NAPLAN, Opportunity Classes & Selective High School" service line offering intensive one-on-one tutoring to prepare primary students for the OC placement test and the NSW Selecti… | Not published | A trial lesson is offered, bookable via the contact form; no length, price or free/paid terms specified on the site. |
The preparation a Cabramatta classroom can't cover
Every centre above teaches content — that's what you'd be paying for. What no weekly class gives your child is hours on the real on-screen format — the timer, the flag button, the question grid they'll actually face on test day. Our practice papers are full-length, matched to the real question counts and timing, and sat in a player built to mirror that screen.
The arithmetic is hard to argue with: the centres above charge roughly $35 to $95 for a single class. A Day Pass to every one of our papers is $12 — less than half of one coaching hour — and one paper in each subject is free, no card required. Whichever centre you choose, or if you prepare at home, it's the piece of preparation a classroom can't cover.
Frequently asked
Questions Cabramatta parents ask.
Which selective schools do Cabramatta families usually aim for?
Prairiewood High School (Wetherill Park) and Bonnyrigg High School run partially selective streams close by, and Hurlstone Agricultural High School at Glenfield is the region's fully selective flagship. Entry to all of them is through the same computer-based Selective High School Placement Test.
Is there an Opportunity Class in Cabramatta?
Yes — Harrington Street Public School in Cabramatta runs an OC class in the suburb itself, with St Johns Park Public School and Smithfield Public School nearby as further Year 5 OC options.
Is there selective tutoring near me in Cabramatta?
Yes — five verified providers run a named selective program in Cabramatta, with more in neighbouring Fairfield, Liverpool and Bankstown, plus online-only options serving the whole of South-West Sydney.
How much does selective coaching cost in Cabramatta?
The south-west is the most affordable selective market in Sydney: group classes commonly start around $20–$35 an hour, with term courses a few hundred dollars per subject. Many local centres publish no price and ask you to enquire, so compare before enrolling.
When is the next selective and OC test?
The Selective High School Placement Test is sat in Year 6, in early May — the next sitting is early May 2027 for 2028 entry. The Opportunity Class test, for Year 5 entry, is sat in Year 4 in the same window.
Sources
The school, opportunity-class and test facts on this page were checked against:
- NSW DoE — selective high schools — checked 27 July 2026
- Wikipedia — list of selective high schools in NSW — checked 27 July 2026
- AcePath — OC schools full list with suburbs — checked 27 July 2026