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Years 11–12 · HSC

HSC tutoring in Blacktown with depth, not shortcuts.

Specialist HSC tutoring for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths and English. Classes stay between 1 and 5 students, and every subject is taught by someone who sat it and scored a Band 6 in it.

The trial class is free. Fill in a short form and we'll call you to arrange a time. No card details, no obligation.

At a glance
1–5 students
Small classes, individual attention
Tutors averaging 97.0 ATAR
Plus a Band 6 in the subject they teach
Blacktown centre
In-person on Main Street
$40/hour
$60 per 1.5-hour class, no lock-in
NESA syllabus aligned
Past papers and exam technique

What students & parents say

The people who'll be teaching your child.

High-achieving and passionate about helping students succeed.

Pick the course your child is enrolled in.

Choose the year level first, then the subject. Each course page shows how we connect the NESA syllabus to school assessments and the exam itself.

Not sure whether your child is in English Advanced or Standard, or which Maths course they sit? Ask us and we'll work it out with you.

Looking further back than Year 11? Maths tutoring in Blacktown and English tutoring in Blacktown trace each subject from Year 3 to the HSC.

Every HSC class follows six deliberate stages.

HSC tutoring is more than getting through content. We retrieve what students have learned, teach the next concept clearly, practise exam responses and check retention before the class ends.

Top tutors

Our tutors have all scored in the highest result band (Band 6 or E4) in the subject they teach.

A science-based system

Teaching materials and homework drawn from the notes of the highest achievers, used in a six-stage lesson sequence built on cognitive science.

A supportive environment

Classes of 1–5, so no one gets lost at the back. A motivational space where students learn alongside top-achieving tutors and earn rewards for their hard work.

Real, steady progress
Most students report improvement after just a few sessions

Inside the system · every class, six stages

01 · Retrieval

Class review

Rapid retrieval practice of past concepts — active recall to beat the forgetting curve.

02 · Instruction

Explicit instruction

Theory broken into the smallest parts, taught in simple, consistent language.

03 · Guided

Guided practice

Worked examples together, tutor scaffolding fading as competence grows.

04 · Independent

Independent practice

Exam-style questions with instant feedback, so errors are caught before they stick.

05 · Test

Exit test

A short end-of-class check on retention; targeted homework where needed.

06 · Consolidate

Homework

Weekly consolidation that moves class learning into long-term memory.

Real teaching material

Judge the teaching, not the adjectives.

A past-paper Hess’s law question, worked through on the board in a Year 12 Chemistry lesson. Annotations as they were made.

  • Worked Hess’s law solution — page 1 of 1
From the worksheets

One page from each subject.

Chemistry, English and Maths Extension 1. The full worksheets sit on each subject page.

  • Lux Tuition worksheet sample — page 1 of 3
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One clear rate, and what it covers.

HSC classes use the same straightforward pricing as every other course, with no enrolment fees and no lock-in contracts.

Students get a clear path toward Band 6 performance and a strong ATAR, so less of the year goes on guessing what to study next. We don't promise a particular result.

The rate covers the materials, with every relevant HSC syllabus dot point broken into clear theory, worked examples and practice. It also covers the feedback that turns practice into marks: essays marked with model essays for the written subjects, and model answers with full worked solutions for Maths and the sciences.

As the exam approaches, students can see what is secure, what still needs work and how to approach the paper. Compare the Year 11 and Year 12 courses above, or contact us if you'd like to talk it through first.

$40/hour
$60 for a 1.5-hour class.
All class materials & workbooks
Weekly homework set & marked
Progress report sent each term
NESA syllabus-aligned content

Every new student's first enrolment is backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee: tell us or email us and we will refund you in full, no hoops to jump through. No enrolment fees, no lock-in contracts.

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More on the HSC, from our tutors.

Common questions

Which HSC subjects does Lux Tuition offer?

We offer HSC Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths Advanced, Maths Extension 1, English Advanced and English Standard, with options for both Year 11 and Year 12 students.

How big are the HSC tutoring classes?

Classes stay between 1 and 5 students. That gives the tutor enough room to teach the course properly while still responding to each student’s questions and gaps.

What happens in an HSC tutoring class?

Lessons follow six stages: retrieval practice, explicit instruction, guided practice, independent exam-style questions, an exit test and homework for consolidation. Past HSC papers and exam technique are built into the subject work.

Where is HSC tutoring held?

Classes are held in person at the Lux Tuition centre at Suite E, Level 1/111 Main Street, Blacktown NSW 2148. The centre is accessible from Seven Hills, Quakers Hill, Woodcroft, Marayong, Kings Langley, Doonside, Lalor Park, Rooty Hill and Penrith.

How much does HSC tutoring cost?

The standard rate is $40 per hour; a standard 1.5-hour class costs $60. See the pricing page for the full fee structure and terms.

How Lux compares to other Blacktown centres.

Plenty of tutoring centres serve Blacktown. Here's where we're the same — and where we're genuinely different.

Tutor calibre
Lux Tuition
Tutors averaging 97.0 ATAR
Other centres
Tutor qualifications often unpublished
Teaching method
Lux Tuition
Built on cognitive science
Other centres
Varies by centre
Progress feedback
Lux Tuition
Personalised + termly reports
Other centres
Varies by centre
Class size
Lux Tuition
Small groups of 1–5 students
Other centres
Class sizes vary — often larger and unpublished
English & Maths
Lux Tuition
Years 3–12, NESA-aligned
Other centres
Years 3–12, franchises not always NESA-aligned
Weekly homework
Lux Tuition
Set & marked every week
Other centres
Usually set
Homework help
Lux Tuition
Optional Homework Club, $20 per session
Other centres
Usually offered
Transparent pricing
Lux Tuition
$40/hr, published on our website
Other centres
Often only revealed after an assessment or app download

Start with a free class.

Tell us the subject and year level, and we'll arrange a free trial at the Blacktown centre. It costs nothing and commits you to nothing.

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