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Selective coaching in Burwood, Strathfield & the Inner West: 29 tutoring centres compared
21 tutoring providers run a named NSW Selective Test program at a centre in Burwood, Strathfield & the Inner West — grouped below by suburb, with published prices where they exist, every fact checked against the provider's own site.
The inner west's tutoring economy centres on Burwood — eight selective-prep campuses within a few blocks — with Strathfield, North Strathfield and Ashfield adding a dozen more between them. Campsie hosts the head office of James An College, one of the oldest selective coaching brands in the state, and the area's mix of chains and independent tutoring centres is as deep as anywhere outside the Epping corridor.
The local fully selective school is Fort Street High School in Petersham — Australia's oldest public school — and inner-west families also sit within reach of Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls at Moore Park. Both factors keep demand for selective tuition here consistently high.
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Selective coaching & tutoring in Burwood
Full guide: selective coaching in Burwood →| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
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| Alpha One Coaching Collegefull profile → | Foundations, Intensive English, WEMT and a computer-based Selective Trial Test Course (Years 4–6) | Per class, 10-week term: Foundations $84, Intensive English $73, WEMT $84, STTC $95 | Free trial class + free consultation | 2B/9 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134 |
| Dymocks Tutoringfull profile → | OC + Selective streams: Thinking Skills, English, Maths (Grades 5–6) | Thinking Skills from $360/term; English & Maths from $495/term (10 lessons/term) | Free first session | Mezzanine/Shop 11, Level 1, 11 Deane St, Burwood NSW 2134 |
| North Shore Coaching Collegefull profile → | Year 5 & 6 selective/scholarship: Fastrain Extended, High Achiever, SS Exam Prep (mock) | Chatswood Term 3 2026 (10 wk): Fastrain $920/term, High Achiever $920/term, SS Exam Prep $880/term | Free Assessment (sitewide) | Shop 2, 7 Deane Street, Burwood NSW 2134 |
| Talent 100full profile → | Years 5/6 Selective — Maths, English, Thinking Skills (per subject) | $495/term per subject (10-week term, incl. GST) | Free trial + free diagnostic test | Suite 21, 11 Deane St, Burwood |
| Ninety Plus Education Centre | A named "Selective Test Prep Course" for Year 5–6 students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test … | Not published | None found | 75a Burwood Rd, Burwood, NSW 2134 |
| OpenWisdom Education | The "Year 5-6 Selective" program is a small-group, in-person course for Year 6 students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test … | Not published | "Book a Free Trial" / "Reserve your free trial lesson now" — a free trial lesson offered at both campuses and online … | Suite 3, 137 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134 |
| 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 105/3 Railway Parade, Burwood, NSW 2134 |
| Sydney School of English (SSE) | A dedicated "Selective School Test Preparation" course combining intensive comprehension, vocabulary … | Not published | None found | Suite 5, 132-134 Burwood Road, Burwood, NSW 2134 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Strathfield
Full guide: selective coaching in Strathfield →| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix Educationfull profile → | Year 5 & 6 Selective Test Prep — term, holiday intensive, or Matrix+ online | Term $528/term (9 lessons); Holiday $960 (4-day); Matrix+ $369/module | Free trial; first-lesson money-back guarantee | Level 9, Strathfield Plaza, 11 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW 2135 |
| 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 | 5 The Crescent, Strathfield NSW 2135 |
| JP English Specialist Tuition | Named "Selective Test Program" (also branded "Selective Trial Test") for Year 5–6, plus a "Headstart to Selective Test" pathway from Year 4 and a separate "OC Test Program" for Year 3–4 … | Not published | None found (no free trial lesson or free assessment offer is advertised for the Selective/OC programs … | Suite 6/7-9 Churchill Avenue, Strathfield |
Selective coaching & tutoring in North Strathfield
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS Educationfull profile → | Computer-based Selective Trial Test Course (Years 5/7) | Norwest Year 5: $73/test, $730 per 10-week term; full 41-test course ~$2,993 (per-campus) | None found — paid trial-test course | Suite 1, Level 2, 22 George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137 |
| C3 Education Group | C3 Education Group sells a dedicated "NSW Selective Exam Prep" online course suite (Thinking Skills, Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Writing … | Selective exam prep online courses: Thinking Skills, Reading, and Mathematical Reasoning each "$90 / 3 months"; Writing "$180 / 3 months" … | "Get your assessment" / "FREE Student Assessment" bookable via campus pages (e.g. | 117-119 Queen St, North Strathfield NSW 2137 |
| Edu-Kingdom College | A 50-week "Selective Trial Test" course (part of Edu-Kingdom College's Primary School exam-preparation range) for students preparing for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test: weekly… | Not published | Free Student Assessment: a short sample test covering English, Maths and Thinking Skills (T.A.) at Levels 2-6 … | Level 1/13 George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Homebush West
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCO Tutoring | "Selective Classes" — a dedicated Year 5-6 program preparing students for the NSW Selective High School Placement Test, covering Mathematics, English and General Ability/reasoning … | Not published | "Book your free assessment" — a free assessment offer appears as a repeated call-to-action across the site … | 2 Henley Rd, Homebush West NSW |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Ashfield
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James An Collegefull profile → | Selective Reading & Maths Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing Skills; NST mock | Not published (sales-gated) | Free assessment test at enrolment | Suite 103, 2 Holden Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 |
| North Shore Coaching Collegefull profile → | Year 5 & 6 selective/scholarship: Fastrain Extended, High Achiever, SS Exam Prep (mock) | Chatswood Term 3 2026 (10 wk): Fastrain $920/term, High Achiever $920/term, SS Exam Prep $880/term | Free Assessment (sitewide) | Level 1 / 283 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131 |
| 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 | Suite 2 Level 1, 206 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Summer Hill
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 Education Group | C3 Education Group sells a dedicated "NSW Selective Exam Prep" online course suite (Thinking Skills, Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Writing … | Selective exam prep online courses: Thinking Skills, Reading, and Mathematical Reasoning each "$90 / 3 months"; Writing "$180 / 3 months" … | "Get your assessment" / "FREE Student Assessment" bookable via campus pages (e.g. | Shop 1, 50 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill NSW 2130 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Five Dock
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
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| Mathnasium — Selective School Test Prep | One-on-one, face-to-face (in-centre or online) maths test-prep tutoring, built on the Mathnasium Method™ … | Not published | "Schedule a Free Assessment" — a free initial one-on-one maths assessment (verbal + written) used to build a personalise… | 107 Great North Road, Five Dock, NSW 2046 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Campsie
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James An Collegefull profile → | Selective Reading & Maths Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing Skills; NST mock | Not published (sales-gated) | Free assessment test at enrolment | Level 1, 110 Clissold Parade, Campsie NSW 2194 |
| North Shore Coaching Collegefull profile → | Year 5 & 6 selective/scholarship: Fastrain Extended, High Achiever, SS Exam Prep (mock) | Chatswood Term 3 2026 (10 wk): Fastrain $920/term, High Achiever $920/term, SS Exam Prep $880/term | Free Assessment (sitewide) | Shop 2 / 62-74 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194 |
| 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 | Suite 2 Ground Floor, 59 Evaline Street, Campsie NSW 2194 |
| Ezzi Learning | A named "OC/Selective Preparation Exam" course for Year 3-5 students (Level 1: Year 3/4 early entry … | Not published | None found | Suite 2 (upstairs), 281-287 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Lakemba
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPII Tuition (O.C Tutoring) | Trading as SPII Tuition, the provider advertises named Opportunity Class (OC) and NSW Selective High School Placement Test preparation (alongside NAPLAN and Creative Writing) for students in… | Holiday Selective Training listed at $799.00 (holiday-intensive course, per the provider's Google Business Profile products). | None found. The site references "OC Trial Preparation", but that denotes trial/practice exams rather than a free trial l… | Suite 2, 168 Haldon Street, Lakemba NSW 2195 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Earlwood
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Education | One-on-one Year 6 tuition explicitly framed as Selective (and Scholarship) High School placement test preparation … | "$95/hour" for weekly one-on-one sessions, billed termly with no lock-in contracts; the Selective/Scholarship holiday workshop is "$95 for both" (practice exam plus a one… | None found. The homepage states enrolment begins with a consultation call ("We don't have online enrolment … | Level 1/295 Homer St, Earlwood NSW 2206 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Dulwich Hill
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWNS (Maths Words Not Squiggles) | Year 5-6 selective-test preparation delivered two ways: ongoing weekly private or micro-group (max 3) tutoring covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing … | Weekly tutoring: Micro group (Primary) $64/hr, Private (Primary) $98/hr, Micro group (Secondary) $68/hr, Private (Secondary) $102/hr … | "Free assessment to understand their learning needs" with "no pressure or obligation to enrol afterwards" … | 231 Wardell Rd, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Marrickville
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezzi Learning | A named "OC/Selective Preparation Exam" course for Year 3-5 students (Level 1: Year 3/4 early entry … | Not published | None found | Suite 1, 398 Illawarra Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Rozelle
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWNS (Maths Words Not Squiggles) | Year 5-6 selective-test preparation delivered two ways: ongoing weekly private or micro-group (max 3) tutoring covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing … | Weekly tutoring: Micro group (Primary) $64/hr, Private (Primary) $98/hr, Micro group (Secondary) $68/hr, Private (Secondary) $102/hr … | "Free assessment to understand their learning needs" with "no pressure or obligation to enrol afterwards" … | 737 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039 |
No centre nearby? Online & at-home options
These providers run selective preparation without a fixed centre — online classes, self-paced programs, or tutors who come to you — so they're available anywhere in Inner West and worth comparing against a commute.
| 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. |
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Frequently asked
Questions parents ask.
How much does selective tutoring in Burwood and Strathfield cost?
Published prices around Burwood and Strathfield run from about $360 per subject per 10-week term at the larger colleges to hourly group rates of $33–$50 at local centres; several established providers in the area don't publish prices and require an enquiry or assessment first.
Is there selective test tutoring near me in Campsie or Ashfield?
Yes — Campsie has four selective-prep campuses (including James An College's head office) and Ashfield three, with Burwood's eight a few minutes away by train. Online-only providers listed below cover the rest of the inner west.
Which selective schools serve the inner west?
Fort Street High School in Petersham is the inner west's fully selective school, and Sydney Boys High and Sydney Girls High at Moore Park are close by. All three are among the most applied-to schools in the state, with entry through the computer-based placement test.