How much does a tutor cost in Australia?
Prices checked Oct 23, 2026
Private tutoring in Australia usually costs $40 to $120 an hour, and senior years cost the most. Primary help sits around $40 to $70, Years 7 to 10 around $50 to $90, and Years 11 and 12 can reach $180 an hour for subjects like Mathematics Extension.
Typical Australian tutoring prices by level
| Level | Typical price (per hour) |
|---|---|
| Primary (K–6) | A$40 – A$70 |
| Years 7–10 | A$50 – A$90 |
| Years 11–12 (HSC, VCE, ATAR) | A$80 – A$180 |
One-to-one lessons in Australian dollars. University-student tutors sit at the low end, qualified teachers at the high end.
Why Years 11 and 12 cost so much more
Your ATAR depends on a small number of exams, so families pay for tutors who know the syllabus and the marking well. Tutors with strong HSC or VCE results of their own, or teachers who mark exams, charge at the top of the range. Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, Chemistry and Physics are the most expensive subjects.
Students, teachers and centers
Centers can be good value for structured revision. One-to-one lessons are better when a student has specific gaps.
- University students: about $40 to $60 an hour.
- Qualified teachers: about $70 to $150 an hour.
- Tutoring center group classes: about $40 to $60 an hour per student.
Paying by term
Many Australian tutors and centers bill by school term, around 10 weekly lessons paid at the start. That makes your cost predictable. Check what happens to missed lessons and to the school holidays before you pay.
Common questions
How much is an HSC tutor per hour?
Most HSC tutors charge $80 to $180 an hour. Strong tutors for Maths Extension or sciences sit at the top of that range.
Is online tutoring cheaper in Australia?
Usually similar or slightly cheaper, often $10 to $20 less than an in-home lesson with the same tutor, because there's no travel.
How often should my child have tutoring?
Once a week through the term is enough for most students. Students in Year 12 often go up to twice a week from Term 3.
Where these numbers come from
These ranges combine published price guides, tutoring platforms and pay surveys. They are estimates, not official rates. Real quotes depend on the tutor, the subject and the city.
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