High School and Secondary Tutors, Years 7 to 12

High school tutors on Learnmate cover Years 7 to 12 in every core subject, from Year 7 foundations through to senior secondary exams. Online across Australia, in person in the capital cities.

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Key Takeaways

High school and secondary tutors cover Years 7 to 12 across every core subject.

Years 7 to 10 build the foundations that decide which senior subjects stay open.

Years 11 and 12 work to the assessment structure of VCE, HSC, QCE or SACE.

Years 7 to 10 tutoring averages $54/hr and Years 11 and 12 $61/hr.

Sessions run online anywhere in Australia, or in person in the capital cities.

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How Learnmate works for high school families

Years 7–12 subject support, in-person across Australia or online

High school tutoring covers a wide range of needs across Years 7 to 12. For students in Years 7 to 10, the priority is building the subject foundations, algebraic fluency, analytical writing, and scientific reasoning that determine which senior secondary pathways are available to them. A tutor who identifies and targets specific gaps at this stage gives students the strongest possible entry into Year 11 and 12. For senior secondary students, the focus shifts to the assessment structure and marking expectations of their specific curriculum, whether VCE, HSC, WACE, SACE, QCE or IB.

Tutors on Learnmate cover all core high school subjects across the full year-level range: Mathematics from Year 7 foundations through to Extension and Specialist levels, English from analytical essay skills and close reading through to senior secondary courses, Sciences including Chemistry, Physics and Biology across both junior secondary and senior secondary external examinations, and Humanities including History, Geography, Economics and Legal Studies. Tutors are available in-person across all major Australian cities or online for students anywhere in Australia. Browse High School Maths tutors, High School English tutors and High School Science tutors for subject-specific tutor listings.




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TUTORS ON LEARNMATE

Meet some of the 102+ High School tutors on Learnmate

99+ ATARs. Perfect subject scores. Qualified teachers. All ready to help you achieve.
Jillian G
With MLC & Paris experience
BioLiterature & Literacy Specialist
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SubjectsLiteracy, Literature, English
Tahlia G
5.0
5+ years experience
BioPhD in Medical Science and Uni teacher
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SubjectsEnglish, Biology, Literature, Research Project
Andrea L
5.0
Experienced VCE English teacher
Bio38 years of teaching experience
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SubjectsYr 7-10 and VCE English & Literature tutor
Jaye S
5.0
Taught 100+ students in 10 years tutoring
BioExperienced tutor in English & social sciences
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SubjectsEAL, Legal Studies, Business Management & Economics
Caitlyn M
5.0
99.2 ATAR. 6 yrs tutoring exp.
BioBachelor of Biomedicine with First Class Honours
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SubjectsChemistry, Biology, Maths Methods, General Maths
Charan N
5.0
6 years of high-quality tutoring exp
BioSchool Captain & 97.80 ATAR
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SubjectsEnglish, Literature, History & Economics
Kirsty L
5.0
Tailored support for academic success
BioExperienced tutor with post-graduate quals.
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SubjectsEnglish, Literature, Extended Essay
Anthony H
5.0
Experienced IB Chemistry Teacher
Bio20 years of tutoring experience
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SubjectsChemistry, General Maths, Maths Methods
Isabella K
5.0
Over 25 years teaching experience
BioQualified, registered and professional teacher
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SubjectsEnglish, Italian, Maths
Esther C
IBDP Graduate, Future Doctor
Bio5th yr Med Student, Chinese Tutor
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SubjectsChinese, English, Maths, Science
Sara M
Tutoring for the past 3+ years
BioDeveloping writing and critical thinking skills
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SubjectsEnglish, Extended Essay, Literacy
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ABOUT US

Why Australian Families Choose Learnmate for High School Tutoring

Australia’s leading tutoring marketplace — high school specialists across every subject and curriculum

Learnmate is Australia’s leading online tutoring marketplace, connecting high school students with verified tutors across every subject, year level and senior secondary curriculum. For Years 7 to 10 students, Learnmate provides access to tutors who can identify specific subject gaps and build the analytical, mathematical and scientific foundations that determine senior secondary pathway options. For Year 11 and 12 students, the network includes tutors who have achieved top results in VCE, HSC, WACE, SACE, QCE and IB — and who understand the exact assessment structure and marking expectations that separate average results from outstanding ones. All tutors are verified before listing, and payments are processed automatically after each lesson — no cash, no invoicing, no lock-in.

Private one-on-one high school tutoring consistently outperforms tutoring centres for high school students because it targets the specific concept or assessment task limiting a student’s result — not a standardised programme delivered to a group. Learnmate lets families browse tutor profiles by subject, compare credentials, read reviews from other families and reach out directly — without intake calls, waiting lists or contracts.


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WHY LEARNMATE

Why Use Learnmate for High School Tutoring

Find your match and unlock your mind with affordable, personalised, expert tutoring.
Every subject, every year level

Find tutors for Years 7–12 across Maths, English, Science, Humanities, Languages and more. Whether your child needs Year 8 Maths support, Year 10 English essay skills or Year 12 Chemistry exam preparation, Learnmate connects you with the right specialist.


Verified credentials, real reviews

Browse qualified teachers, 99+ ATAR graduates and experienced high school specialists — with subject results, qualifications and reviews from Australian families visible on every profile. Compare tutors directly, no sales calls.


Flexible and transparent

Tutors set their own rates from $30/hr, with the 2025 average at $54/hr for Years 7–10. Pay only for sessions you approve — in-person or online, no lock-in contracts, no intake programmes. Many offer a first lesson free.


TUTOR PROFILES

Find a High School Tutor Whose Subject and Curriculum Experience Matches Your Child

Qualified teachers, 99+ ATAR graduates and experienced secondary specialists

The qualified teacher tier includes VIT-registered educators with 38 years of VCE English classroom experience, NESA-accredited teachers with 10–25 years of NSW and ACT high school curriculum experience covering English, Maths and Science across Years 7–12, qualified high school teachers with postgraduate degrees in Education and specialist subject expertise in Mathematics and the Sciences, and experienced secondary educators with 20 years of IB Chemistry classroom experience and strong results across IB and VCE cohorts.

Among high-achieving graduates and practitioners, the network includes tutors who achieved 99+ ATARs and IB 45 points at leading Australian schools, medical students at the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland with 99+ ATARs and 8+ years of high school tutoring experience across Chemistry, Biology and Physics, tutors with 97–98+ ATARs and Band 6 results in HSC Maths Extension and VCE subjects including English, Science and Humanities, a state-ranked Science graduate with extensive Years 7–12 tutoring experience, and experienced senior tutors with 6–10 years of secondary tutoring experience across English, Literature, Legal Studies, EAL and Business Management. Tutors cover all year levels and subjects across High School Maths tutors, High School English tutors and High School Science tutors.


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How we approve our tutors

Australia's top 3% of tutors: reviewed, approved and trained

Every tutor on Learnmate meets our approval criteria and completes our review process before going live.

97+ ATARs, Qualified Teachers & Expert Tutors

Learnmate only accepts tutors with a 97+ ATAR, qualified teaching registration, or equivalent postgraduate credentials or experience. The vast majority of applicants don't make it through.

Deep application review

Learnmate reviews each application in detail, verifying credentials with supporting documents, assessing subject expertise, and evaluating how tutors plan and engage students to get the best outcomes before they are approved.

Working with Children Checks

It is a requirement in Australia that tutors who work with students under the age of 18 hold a current, verified WWCC. Tutors must have a WWCC and those who have provided it to Learnmate to verify display a WWCC badge on their profile.

Tutor training

Approved tutors have the opportunity to complete advanced training covering how to use Learnmate and Lessonspace, followed by pedagogy, curriculum alignment, and lesson delivery best practices - developed in conjunction with the Australian Tutoring Association.

WWCCs

Required for tutors of under-18s

Identity checks

Australian residence 
confirmed

ATA professional training offered

Developed in conjunction with the Australian Tutoring Association

97+ ATARs, Qualified Teachers & Experts

Top 3% of applicants accepted
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between high school and secondary tutoring?
Nothing, they are the same thing under two names. Secondary is the term used in Victorian and South Australian schools, high school in New South Wales and Queensland, and tutors on Learnmate work across both. Filter by year level and subject rather than by the word, and the same tutors come up either way.
How much does a high school tutor cost?
Tutors set their own rates. Years 7 to 10 averages $54/hr and Years 11 and 12 sits higher at $61/hr, because senior subjects need a tutor who knows the assessment structure. A recent graduate charges less than a registered teacher with twenty years in classrooms. Most offer a free first lesson.
When should a student start, Year 7 or later?
Most families start when a mark drops or a report comment lands, which is usually Year 9 or 10. Starting earlier is cheaper and easier, because Years 7 to 10 build the foundations that decide which senior subjects stay open. A student who is behind in Year 9 algebra will struggle to choose Methods.
Do tutors know my state's senior curriculum?
Tutors state which curriculum they have taught and what they scored in it, across VCE, HSC, QCE, SACE, WACE and the IB. For Years 7 to 10 the content is broadly national so the question matters less. From Year 11 it matters a great deal, and profiles are where you check it.
Is online tutoring as effective for high school?
For most subjects yes, and it widens the choice far beyond whoever teaches nearby, which matters most for uncommon senior subjects. A shared whiteboard handles working line by line and screen sharing covers past papers. In person still suits students who need someone sitting beside them to stay on task.
Can one tutor cover more than one subject?

Often, and it is worth asking. Many tutors teach two or three related subjects, most commonly English with a humanities subject, or Maths with Physics or Chemistry. Profiles list every subject a tutor teaches and the result they achieved in each. One tutor across two subjects also sees the whole workload.

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Testimonials

What our High School Students Think About Learnmate

Real stories from real learners who've boosted confidence, improved grades and experienced a lasting difference.

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A very experienced tutor, who is able to take very complex ideas and topics and be able to present them in a very user-friendly way which anyone who is not highly developed in the English subject, will be able to easily understand. James has studied many different texts and is very experienced, however even for texts not seen before, he takes the time to understand the text given and will be able to offer an immense amount of help. James also is readily available for any time suitable for the student and the lessons are very much worth the price, as no school teacher has been able to assist me as James has. James has really assisted me in my English studies and allowed me to achieve the best possible result in English.

Alan

Verified customer

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Stephane tutors our 17-year old son Max in Year 11 Maths Methods. We have been super-impressed with his efforts! He responded promptly to our request for help and even made himself available to help Max work through some tricky concepts he needed to master in a hurry. He has been courteous, patient, professional and flexible. Max tells us that he has seen instant results in terms of his understanding of the subject and ability to stay on top of the work. Thank you Stephane - we are so glad we found you!

Gwenda

Verified customer

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Michael has been very nice to deal with and highly capable. He’s very approachable, flexible and supportive in his approach and my daughter is really appreciating the complementary insights, she’s receiving to those of her classroom teacher. We can see Michael is already making a good contribution to my daughters progress in her learning.

Michael

Verified customer

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Tom was very helpful at explaining difficult concepts that we had learnt in class, which enabled me to comprehend the questions much. During the lessons, the questions he clarified enabled me to understand the subject better. Overall, he helped me a lot in a subject I found very difficult and made it easier to grasp throughout the year.

Joyce

Verified customer

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Our daughter was initially reluctant to try tutoring, but within minutes of her first session with Mags, she felt at ease and fully engaged. Mags created a warm, supportive environment that really helped her open up. Her expertise in the subject is outstanding, and we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in both the quality of our daughter’s work and her grades.

Steve

Verified customer

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Caity had been instrumental in my achievements and success in Australian History this year. She has been continuously supportive and knowledgeable in the writing techniques for this subject and in doing so, has allowed me to refine my structural and fluency abilities in my writing. Caity is such a lovely person, always offering extra help and feedback whenever needed. I would highly reccomend.

Alice

Verified customer

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More About High School Tutoring in Australia

Everything families need to know about finding high school tutoring support — by subject, curriculum or city

High school tutoring by subject

For subject-specific high school tutoring, browse High School Maths tutors for support from Year 7 foundations through to Extension and Specialist levels, High School English tutors for analytical writing, literature and language support across all year levels, and High School Science tutors for Chemistry, Physics and Biology across junior and senior secondary.


High school tutoring by curriculum

For senior secondary curriculum-specific support, browse VCE tutors for Victoria, HSC tutors for NSW, WACE tutors for Western Australia, SACE tutors for South Australia, QCE tutors for Queensland, and IB tutors for the International Baccalaureate at IB schools nationally.


High school tutoring by year level

Browse tutors by year level: Year 7 tutors, Year 8 tutors, Year 9 tutors, Year 10 tutors, Year 11 tutors and Year 12 tutors for tutors who specialise in the specific year-level content and assessment tasks your child is working through.


High school tutoring by city

Find high school tutors in your city: High School Tutors Sydney, High School Tutors Melbourne, High School Tutors Perth, High School Tutors Adelaide and High School Tutors Brisbane. For online tutoring across all year levels, browse Online tutors.


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Browse verified high school tutors across Australia on Learnmate — or post a job and let the right tutor come to you.

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