Maths Tutoring in Sydney and Online
Short answer: Rubix Learning offers one-on-one maths tutoring from Kindergarten to Year 12, at home across Sydney or online anywhere in Australia. Tutors cover every HSC maths course, from Standard to Extension 2, and every VCE maths subject. Lessons build understanding first, then speed and accuracy through lots of past papers under exam conditions. Maths tutoring costs $95 to $115 an hour.
At a glance
- 78% Band 6 or E4 in maths: in the 2025 HSC, 76 of the 97 students we tutored in maths (78%) achieved a Band 6 or E4.
- Every HSC maths course: Mathematics Standard 1 and 2, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2.
- Every VCE maths subject, online: Foundation Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
- Kindergarten to Year 10: number skills, problem solving and school maths, plus NAPLAN numeracy and OC and selective school test preparation.
- $95 an hour online (K–Year 10), $105 (Years 11–12); in-home lessons in Sydney are $10 an hour more.
- A summary after every lesson, and a detailed progress report every 10 lessons.
- A founder who knows HSC maths: Chris Tembeleski got top-band results in Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1 in his own HSC.
Maths courses we tutor
Rubix tutors maths at every level, from early number skills to Extension 2.
| Year level | What we tutor |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten to Year 6 | Number skills, problem solving and school maths, NAPLAN numeracy (Years 3 and 5), and the mathematical reasoning and thinking skills parts of the OC and selective school tests |
| Years 7 to 10 | School maths, including algebra, geometry and statistics, NAPLAN numeracy (Years 7 and 9), and preparation for Advanced or Extension maths in Year 11 |
| Years 11 and 12, NSW | Mathematics Standard 1, Standard 2, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2 |
| Years 11 and 12, Victoria (online) | Foundation Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics |
| Years 11 and 12, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia (online) | QCE, SACE and WACE maths, with tutors from those states |
HSC maths: the exams and where marks are lost
NSW has new maths syllabuses. Year 12 students begin them in Term 4 2026, and the first HSC exams under them are in 2027 (NESA). Each maths course has one HSC exam:
| Course | Time | Marks | What's in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Standard 1 | 2 hours, plus 10 minutes reading | 80 | 15 marks of multiple choice, then 65 marks of written questions |
| Mathematics Standard 2 | 2 hours 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes reading | 100 | 15 marks of multiple choice, then 85 marks of written questions |
| Mathematics Advanced | 3 hours, plus 10 minutes reading | 100 | 10 marks of multiple choice, then 90 marks of written questions |
| Mathematics Extension 1 | 2 hours, plus 10 minutes reading | 70 | 10 marks of multiple choice, then 60 marks of written questions |
| Mathematics Extension 2 | 3 hours, plus 10 minutes reading | 100 | 10 marks of multiple choice, then 90 marks of written questions |
Every paper comes with a reference sheet, and NESA-approved calculators are allowed. Source: NESA HSC exam specifications for Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and Extension 2.
Where students most often lose marks
- Not doing enough past papers. This is the biggest one. HSC questions often combine several topics and are worded differently from textbook exercises, so a student who has only practised textbook questions can freeze in the exam. Past HSC papers are the best preparation there is, which is why Rubix tutors build them into lessons, and why students should do as many as they can.
- Gaps from earlier years. Advanced and Extension maths build on Year 9 and 10 algebra, and weak algebra shows up in almost every topic. Fixing those gaps early makes every later topic easier.
- Careless errors under time pressure. A dropped negative sign or a copying mistake costs as much as not knowing the topic.
- Not showing working. Longer questions give marks for the steps, so a right answer with no working can lose marks, while good working can still earn most of them.
VCE maths: Methods and Specialist exams
VCE has four maths subjects in Units 3 and 4: Foundation Mathematics, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics each have two end-of-year exams:
| Exam | Time | What's allowed | Share of the study score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination 1 | 1 hour, plus reading time | No calculator or notes | 20% |
| Examination 2 | 2 hours, plus reading time | A CAS calculator and one bound reference | 40% |
School-assessed coursework (SACs) makes up the other 40%. Because Examination 1 allows no calculator, students need to be quick and accurate by hand as well as confident with their CAS. Sources: VCAA Specialist Mathematics exam specifications and Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4.
Rubix tutors every VCE maths subject online, and matches VCE students with former VCE students or tutors with VCE experience. See our online VCE tutoring page.
How maths lessons work
- The first lesson finds the gaps. Your tutor works out what's holding your child back, including gaps from earlier years that make new topics harder.
- Understanding before speed. Tutors explain why a method works, not just the steps, so your child can handle questions they haven't seen before.
- Lessons follow school. Tutors work through your child's current topics, assessment tasks and upcoming exams, so every lesson helps with what's due next.
- Lots of past papers. Past HSC papers are a big part of lessons. As exams get closer, students do full papers under exam time, with a focus on showing working and avoiding careless errors.
- You stay in the loop. A written summary after every lesson, and a detailed report every 10 lessons.
Maths tutoring prices
Maths costs the same as every other subject, including Extension 2.
| Per hour | Online | At home in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten to Year 10 | $95 | $105 |
| Years 11 and 12 | $105 | $115 |
There's no enrolment fee, and lessons are paid by the term. If the first lesson isn't the right fit and you don't continue, you won't be charged for it, and if the first tutor isn't right, we'll trial a different tutor at no charge. See our tutoring prices page for the full details.
Why families choose Rubix
- Results. In the 2025 HSC, 76 of the 97 students Rubix tutored in maths (78%) got a Band 6 or E4. Across all subjects, 241 of 288 (84%) got a Band 6 or E4 in the subject they were tutored in.
- Experience. Rubix has tutored more than 3,100 students since 2021.
- Trained tutors. Every tutor is trained by founder Chris Tembeleski and completes Rubix's onboarding before teaching.
- Safety checked. Every Rubix tutor must hold a current Working With Children Check (a blue card in Queensland).
- Reviews. Rubix is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 95 Google reviews.
Maths tutoring: frequently asked questions
When should my child start maths tutoring?
Maths builds on itself, so the sooner gaps are fixed, the easier every later topic becomes. For the HSC, starting in Year 11 is ideal: school assessments make up half of each HSC mark, so Year 12 tests count as much as the final exam.
Which HSC maths course should my child take?
It depends on their strengths and what they want to study after school. Some university courses list Mathematics Advanced or Extension 1 as assumed knowledge, so check the courses your child is interested in. A tutor can help your child decide before Year 11 subject selection.
Do you tutor Mathematics Extension 2?
Yes. Rubix tutors every HSC maths course, from Standard 1 to Extension 2, and every VCE maths subject, including Specialist Mathematics.
Can you help with maths for the OC and selective school tests?
Yes. Tutors prepare students for the mathematical reasoning and thinking skills parts of both tests.
Does maths tutoring work online?
Yes. Students work through problems with their tutor on screen and get feedback as they go. Because lessons are online, your child isn't limited to tutors who live nearby, so we can match them with the right maths tutor from our whole team.
How much does maths tutoring cost?
$95 an hour online for Kindergarten to Year 10 and $105 for Years 11 and 12. In-home lessons in Sydney are $105 and $115. There's no enrolment fee.
Book a maths lesson
Tell us your child's year level, maths course and goals, and we'll match them with the right maths tutor, at home in Sydney or online. If the first lesson isn't the right fit and you don't continue, you won't pay for it.