Maths Tutor in Sydney: Online 1-to-1

Maths tutoring in Sydney, in short

Sydney families can book one-to-one maths lessons online with TaleemSquare, from Foundation to Year 12. Lessons follow the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus, so they line up with what your child is taught at school.

Your child learns from home with the same tutor each week, in Sydney time (AEST/AEDT). After a free 45-minute assessment, plans start at A$130 a month with no contract.

Families elsewhere in Australia learn the same way; see online maths tutoring across Australia.

Curriculum: New South Wales standards
Lesson times: Sydney time (AEST/AEDT)
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From A$130 a month

Maths in Sydney schools

Standards: NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus
Tests your child may take: NAPLAN numeracy in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and HSC Mathematics in Year 12
Worth knowing in New South Wales: NSW students apply to selective high schools through the Selective High School Placement Test, which includes mathematical reasoning.

Sydney has many of NSW's fully and partially selective public high schools, which admit students through the Selective High School Placement Test.

School systems serving Sydney

NSW Department of Education

School year: Late January or early February to mid-December

Lessons scheduled in Sydney time (AEST/AEDT)

Selective tests and HSC maths in Sydney

Year 6 students usually sit the Selective High School Placement Test in May for Year 7 entry. It's computer-based, with Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing.
The Opportunity Class Placement Test, for Year 5 entry, has Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills and is also held in May.
New Mathematics Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2 syllabuses started in Year 11 in 2026, and the first HSC exams on them are in 2027.

A tutor can build the problem solving that Mathematical Reasoning tests, with timed practice on screen, or teach the new HSC Advanced and Extension content alongside school.

HSC maths tutoring HSC maths exam dates Year 5 maths tutoring Year 6 maths tutoring NAPLAN dates

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Online one-to-one vs local options in Sydney

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From A$130 a month (about A$16.25 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Sydney time (AEST/AEDT)Learning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Fractions and multiplication practice worksheet — Practice set for between lessons (example).

Student progress report showing math skills — Progress by skill, reviewed with you (example).

WhatsApp message from a math tutor to a parent — A WhatsApp update after every class (example).

Simple monthly plans

A$130a month for 2 one-to-one maths lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

A$130/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

A$179/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

A$229/mo

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Maths tutoring in Sydney: questions

Are your maths tutors based in Sydney?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Sydney families get one-to-one maths lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Sydney time (AEST/AEDT) and follow the New South Wales curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the New South Wales maths curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for NAPLAN numeracy?

Yes. Local tests include: NAPLAN numeracy in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and HSC Mathematics in Year 12. Tutors build the underlying maths skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a maths tutor in Sydney cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at A$130 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about A$16.25 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost A$179 and four cost A$229. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Sydney?

Lessons are scheduled in Sydney time (AEST/AEDT), usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

When do Sydney students sit the selective high school test?

Most sit the Selective High School Placement Test in Year 6, in May, for entry to Year 7. It's computer-based, with Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing. For the 2027 intake it was held on 1 and 2 May 2026. A tutor can prepare the Mathematical Reasoning part with timed practice on screen.

Maths Tutors in Sydney