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Selective coaching in Parramatta & Western Sydney: 48 tutoring centres compared
24 tutoring providers run a named NSW Selective Test program at a centre in Parramatta & Western Sydney — grouped below by suburb, with published prices where they exist, every fact checked against the provider's own site.
Western Sydney is the biggest selective-tutoring market in the state by sheer spread: nearly fifty campuses from Parramatta out to Penrith. Parramatta itself hosts ten centres — from national chains to single-room coaching colleges — with Blacktown close behind on nine, and a string of smaller tutoring centres through Wentworthville, Girraween and Lidcombe.
The local anchor schools are Girraween High School and Penrith High School, both fully selective, and both drawing applicants from across the west. Competition for places is intense, which is why this region supports more selective-prep tuition than any other part of Sydney.
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Selective coaching & tutoring in Parramatta
Full guide: selective coaching in Parramatta →| 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 | Unit 55, 2 O'Connell Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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 | Level 3, 1-3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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 | 1 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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) | Suite 7 / 5 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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 101, 25 Grose Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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 | Level 3, 1-3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta |
| Test Academyfull profile → | Selective Mastery Class (live weekly); self-paced practice-test packs; ACST paid mock | Live class $35/hr ($122.50/week, billed per term); packs $269–$369; ACST mock $100 | Free first session | Suite 107, 18-20 Ross Street, Parramatta |
| 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 2/25 Sorrell St, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| 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 | Level 3, 1-3 Fitzwilliam St, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| Schoolola | Schoolola runs "Selective TMRW" and "SPTC" (Selective Practice Test Course), in-centre group classes (8-10 students) for Year 6 students preparing for NSW Selective High School entry … | $770 per 10-week term (incl. GST), or $77 per week; course books $77 extra (Selective TMRW course). | "Book Free Assessment" — a free assessment offered to identify a child's strengths and personalised learning pathway … | 12 Ross Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in North Parramatta
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 91B Grose Street, North Parramatta NSW 2150 |
| Selective Learning CentreSome details unconfirmed | Year-level-specific selective/OC coaching in English, mathematics, thinking skills and writing: Year 4 weekday OC-preparation classes (also building a base for the Selective High Schools exa… | Not published | None found | Unit 10, 5-7 Ross St, North Parramatta, NSW 2151 (Google's Business Profile lists it as Suite 1/7 Ross St, North Parramatta NSW 2151 — same building) |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Harris Park
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Tutoring | "Selective Tutoring Program" (also called "Selective Preparation Program") for students preparing for the Selective School Test … | Not published (site describes a "pay per week with no lock-in contracts" membership model but no dollar figures are shown … | "Free Assessment" — bookable via the "Book Assessment" link (app.successtutoring.com/book-assessment) to identify a stud… | Suite 101, Level 1/7K Parkes St, Harris Park NSW 2150 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Westmead
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Academy Pty Ltd | Brilliant Academy runs a named "Selective Preparations" program alongside a separate "OC Preparations"/"OC Skills Preparations" program … | Not published | None found | 40 Hassall Street, Westmead NSW 2145 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Wentworthville
| 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 5, 42/44 Dunmore Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145 |
| 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 5, 108 Station Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145 |
| 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 | Shop 1, 1-5 Dunmore Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145 (Head Office) |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Girraween
| 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 | 3/4-6 Junia Ave, Toongabbie NSW 2146 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Pemulwuy
| 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 | 5/30 Watkin Tench Parade, Pemulwuy NSW 2145 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Merrylands
| 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 | Shop 1, 180-182 Pitt Street, Merrylands NSW 2142 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Auburn
| 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 | Level 1, 42 Queen St, Auburn NSW 2144 |
| Ascentia Academy | A "Specialised Exam Program" that explicitly prepares students for the NSW Selective School and Opportunity Class (OC) placement tests (alongside NAPLAN) … | Not published | None found — the site offers only a generic "Free Consultation" (via Contact Us / phone) … | Level 3, 128-136 South Parade, Auburn NSW 2144 (2-minute walk from Auburn Station) |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Lidcombe
| 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 | Unit 3, 31 East Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 |
| 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 7 / 52–56 John Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 |
| Wisdom Education | "Selective School Test Course" for Year 5–6 students runs weekly (Fridays 4:00–7:30pm during school term) from mid-Year 5 through to the placement test in Year 6 … | Not published | "Free assessment test" for prospective students (Years 2–6) to determine class placement … | 3 John Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141 |
| Young's Academy | The academy advertises a distinctly named "Selective/OC Prep" offering — branded on the homepage title ("Selective/OC | Private Tutoring | Lidcombe") and listed as a separate … | Not published | None found. No free trial or free assessment is advertised for Selective/OC Prep (or any class). | 22-26 Ann St, Lidcombe NSW 2141 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Newington
| 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 | Unit 30, 8 Avenue of The Americas, Newington NSW 2127 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Blacktown
Full guide: selective coaching in Blacktown →| 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 | 2/19 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| 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 | Blacktown |
| 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) | Blacktown Girls High School, 17 Fifth Avenue, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| 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 | 12-14 Lock Street, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| BV Academy (Bala Vasan Academy) | BV Academy advertises a named "Selective/OC Prep" course (covering Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Reading and Writing) alongside its K-6 content classes, delivered in individual … | $20 per hour for K-6 group classes (includes content classes, weekly homework/quizzes, and OC + Selective coaching) … | None found | 55 Douglas Road, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| 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 … | 3/32 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| Lux Tuition | Lux Tuition runs a dedicated "Selective School Preparation" programme for Years 5–6 covering the four NSW Selective Test components … | "$40/hour" flat rate, applied uniformly to all subjects/programs including Selective prep; a standard 1.5-hour class is "$60", billed per fortnight. | "Book a free trial class — experience a real Lux lesson with one of our team, on us." (free … | Suite E2, Level 1/111 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
| Pathway Scholars | A named "Opportunity Class & Selective School Test Preparation" course for primary-age students using real practice papers, mock tests, time-management coaching and small classes … | Not published | Free trial offered — homepage "Book Free Trial" button and courses page invites parents to "book a free trial lesson" … | Suite 24/15-17 Kildare Rd, Blacktown, NSW 2148 |
| Success Tutoring | "Selective Tutoring Program" (also called "Selective Preparation Program") for students preparing for the Selective School Test … | Not published (site describes a "pay per week with no lock-in contracts" membership model but no dollar figures are shown … | "Free Assessment" — bookable via the "Book Assessment" link (app.successtutoring.com/book-assessment) to identify a stud… | Suite D, Level 1/111 Main St, Blacktown NSW 2148 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Seven Hills
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akshar Education | Small-group (approx. 1:8 student-teacher ratio) coaching for the NSW Opportunity Class (Year 4) and Selective High School Placement Test (Years 5-6), covering English … | Not published | "Book a free trial lesson" / "free assessment or trial lesson" (wording varies by page … | Shop 1, 140 Best Road, Seven Hills, NSW 2147 |
| Master Tutor | A named "Selective and OC Tests" (Selective Schools/O.C. Exam Preparation) program for primary-school students: weekly small-group in-person tutoring covering Reading, Mathematics … | Not published | A free initial assessment is offered as the first step of enrolment: the contact page invites visitors to "schedule your… | Level 1, 121-123 Best Road, corner Boomerang Place, Seven Hills NSW 2147 (opposite Seven Hills train station) |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Colebee
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoolola | Schoolola runs "Selective TMRW" and "SPTC" (Selective Practice Test Course), in-centre group classes (8-10 students) for Year 6 students preparing for NSW Selective High School entry … | $770 per 10-week term (incl. GST), or $77 per week; course books $77 extra (Selective TMRW course). | "Book Free Assessment" — a free assessment offered to identify a child's strengths and personalised learning pathway … | 7/88 Stonecutters Drive, Colebee NSW 2761 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Penrith
Full guide: selective coaching in Penrith →| 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 | 4/282 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 |
| 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 | Penrith |
| James An Collegefull profile → | Selective Reading & Maths Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Writing Skills; NST mock | Not published (sales-gated) | Free assessment test at enrolment | Suite 1, 481 High Street, Penrith NSW |
| 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 | 8/483 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750 |
| 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 2, 374 High St, Penrith NSW 2194 |
| Schoolola | Schoolola runs "Selective TMRW" and "SPTC" (Selective Practice Test Course), in-centre group classes (8-10 students) for Year 6 students preparing for NSW Selective High School entry … | $770 per 10-week term (incl. GST), or $77 per week; course books $77 extra (Selective TMRW course). | "Book Free Assessment" — a free assessment offered to identify a child's strengths and personalised learning pathway … | 78 Derby Street, Penrith NSW 2750 |
| Success Tutoring | "Selective Tutoring Program" (also called "Selective Preparation Program") for students preparing for the Selective School Test … | Not published (site describes a "pay per week with no lock-in contracts" membership model but no dollar figures are shown … | "Free Assessment" — bookable via the "Book Assessment" link (app.successtutoring.com/book-assessment) to identify a stud… | 4 Colless St, Penrith NSW 2750 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in St Marys
| 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 | 202 Queen Street, St Marys NSW 2760 |
| ACE360 Tutoring | ACE360 runs dedicated Selective Test and Opportunity Class (OC) Test preparation streams (reading, writing/stimulus tasks and maths practice for Selective … | Group lessons: $33/hour (incl. GST), or $28.05/hour on a 12-week termly prepayment package (payment plans available); Private (one-on-one) tutoring: $65/hour (incl. | Free Trial Lesson ("Get a firsthand look at our tutoring approach, meet your tutor … | 178/186 Queen St, St Marys NSW 2760 (Level 1, Star Arcade Mall) |
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 Parramatta & Western Sydney 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. |
The perfect preparation companion to coaching
Every centre above teaches content — that's what you'd be paying them 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 and up to $1,420 a term. 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 parents ask.
How much does selective tutoring in Parramatta cost?
Parramatta spans the full price range: hourly group classes from about $35 an hour, term courses from roughly $360 to $920 per subject per 10-week term at the bigger colleges, and multi-term trial-test courses approaching $3,000. Plenty of the smaller local centres don't publish prices — treat an enquiry as part of shopping around.
Is there selective test tutoring near me in Blacktown or Penrith?
Yes — at last check Blacktown had 9 selective-prep campuses and Penrith 7, alongside 10 in Parramatta and smaller clusters in Wentworthville, Girraween, Merrylands and Lidcombe. Families further out can also use the online-only providers listed below.
Which selective schools serve Western Sydney?
Girraween High School and Penrith High School are the region's fully selective schools, and several others in the area are partially selective. All Year 7 selective entry runs through the same computer-based placement test, sat in Year 6.