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Selective coaching in Sydney City & the Eastern Suburbs: 18 tutoring centres compared
11 tutoring providers run a named NSW Selective Test program at a centre in Sydney City & the Eastern Suburbs — grouped below by suburb, with published prices where they exist, every fact checked against the provider's own site.
The east is home to the two most applied-to selective schools in the state — Sydney Boys High and Sydney Girls High, side by side at Moore Park — yet it has far fewer coaching campuses than the west or north. Randwick leads with four centres, Bondi Junction and the CBD add a few more, and much of the eastern suburbs relies on small local tutoring centres, at-home tuition services or online programs.
That relative scarcity is worth knowing before you assume the nearest campus is the only option: several of the online-only providers listed below run live classes that eastern-suburbs families use precisely because the local market is thin.
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Selective coaching & tutoring in Sydney CBD
| 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 | 495 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| 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 2, 210 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Surry Hills
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 460 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Bondi
| 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 1/158 Bondi Rd, Bondi NSW 2026 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Bondi Junction
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bondi Junction |
| 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 | Level 2, 209 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Waverley
| 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" … | 21 Albion St, Waverley NSW 2024 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Randwick
| 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, 31 Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031 |
| 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 1, 122a Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031 |
| Eden Tuition Centre | Eden Tuition Centre runs a named "Selective High School" preparation course (alongside a separate named "O.C." course) for students targeting Year 7 selective high school placement … | Not published | None found | 35/57-63 Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031 |
| 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 … | 142 Avoca St, Randwick NSW 2031 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Kingsford
| 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 | Level 1, 1A Meeks Street, Kingsford NSW 2032 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Maroubra
| 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 … | 868 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Mascot
| 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 1/902 Botany Rd, Mascot NSW 2020 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Rosebery
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1/377 Gardeners Rd, Rosebery NSW 2018 |
| 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" … | 351 Gardeners Rd, Rosebery NSW 2018 (admin office) |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Double Bay
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Space | Study Space runs a named "Opportunity Classes (OC) Program" for Year 4 students preparing for the NSW OC placement test (English, Maths, General Ability) … | Not published | "Complimentary introductory tutoring session" / "Book a Free Trial Session" … | Level 3, Suite 14, 409 Lingate House, New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028 |
Selective coaching & tutoring in Rose Bay
| Provider | Selective program | Published pricing | Free trial / assessment | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Space | Study Space runs a named "Opportunity Classes (OC) Program" for Year 4 students preparing for the NSW OC placement test (English, Maths, General Ability) … | Not published | "Complimentary introductory tutoring session" / "Book a Free Trial Session" … | 6/710 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029 |
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 City & Eastern Suburbs 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 the eastern suburbs cost?
Eastern-suburbs options skew towards premium one-on-one tuition — around $95 an hour at some providers — while group classes and term courses at the centres in Randwick, Bondi Junction and the CBD range from roughly $35 an hour to $920 a term. Online programs below often undercut both.
Is there selective test tutoring near me in Randwick or Maroubra?
Randwick has four selective-prep campuses and there are others in Kingsford, Maroubra, Bondi Junction, Rosebery and the CBD — a real but modest spread. Online and at-home services listed below fill the gaps east of Anzac Parade.
Which selective schools are in the city and east?
Sydney Boys High School (Moore Park) and Sydney Girls High School (Surry Hills) are the region's fully selective schools and receive some of the highest application numbers in NSW. Both select purely on the computer-based placement test and academic record.