Student Success Stories

Year 8

Aarav S

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Baulkham Hills High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

• North Sydney Boys Shortlisted

"Ilia's emphasis on the types of questions that appear in the test was really helpful and showed me exactly what my weaknesses were. All his mock exams helped me prepare for the actual test and the time pressure involved. He has been a great teacher and mentor."

Year 9

Veronica N

North Sydney Girls High School

Sydney Girls High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

"Working with Ilia really helped me focus and improve in my weaker areas through the strategies he taught and consistent practice. His teaching style is very good and logical and I could always ask for help even outside of class times."

Year 8

Mustafa D

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

• Student with us since Y7

"Selective Success Academy teaches you about much more than just a test, llia helps you get out of your comfort zone and shows you how to apply what you learned in every scenario."

Year 8

Nivaan P

Sydney Boys High School

"Ilia’s passion and genuine interest in our growth is what really separates Selective Success Academy"

Year 8

Tahmeed A

Normanhurst Boys High School

"Ilia is an exceptional teacher whose teaching and feedback have had a real impact on my development. His clarity and insight helped me grasp complex ideas more effectively, and his guidance consistently pushed me to improve. Thanks to his support, I’ve made meaningful progress and gained a spot in my dream school Normanhurst Boys."

Year 8

Rochishnu Y

Sydney Boys High School

"Selective Succes Academy teaches lessons that last longer than any test, with Ilia guiding you to build confidence and apply your learning everywhere."

Year 8

Arin G

Baulkham Hills High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

"Before tutoring, I struggled with my exam technique. The individualised feedback from Ilia throughout the term and in the mock exams showed me exactly how to improve on my weaknesses. This approach is what kept me improving and gave me the confidence I needed for the real exam. He was a great teacher and mentor."

Year 8

Shuvan R

Normanhurst Boys High School

• Student with Us Since Year 7

"Out of all of the tutoring centres I went to, Ilia was the only person who managed to dig deep and find a lot of the resources which was similar to the exam, and that made me really prepared for what was going to come out"

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Year 8

Riley N

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

"Ilia’s tutoring program was extremely helpful in preparing me for this year’s selective transfer test. His guidance and support throughout the semester greatly improved my analytical writing skills. The additional resources he provided also helped boosted my confidence for the interview and gave me a clear understanding of the application process. I think Ilia is an excellent teacher."

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Year 8

Herath B

Sydney Boys High School

Normanhurst Boys High School

"Ilia’s lessons were super helpful for the Normanhurst and Sydney Boys exams. We covered all the important topics and questions. I really liked his teaching style because he was patient with hard problems. The mock tests were a game changer since they matched the real exam structure. If I got stuck at home he always replied quickly with extra help. He gave me so much confidence and was a huge part of my success."

Student Success Stories

Year 8

Aarav S

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Baulkham Hills High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

• North Sydney Boys Shortlisted

Year 9

Veronica N

North Sydney Girls High School

Sydney Girls High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

Year 8

Mustafa D

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

• Student with us since Y7

"Selective Success Academy teaches you about much more than just a test, llia helps you get out of your comfort zone and shows you how to apply what you learned in every scenario."

Year 8

Nivaan P

Sydney Boys High School

"Ilia’s passion and genuine interest in our growth is what really separates Selective Success Academy"

Year 8

Tahmeed A

Normanhurst Boys High School

Year 8

Rochishnu Y

Sydney Boys High School

• 1st in NSB Mathematics

"Selective Succes Academy teaches lessons that last longer than any test, with Ilia guiding you to build confidence and apply your learning everywhere."

Year 8

Arin G

Baulkham Hills High School

• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

Year 8

Shuvan R

Normanhurst Boys High School

• Student with Us Since Year 7

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Year 8

Riley N

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

• 1st in NSB Mathematics

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Year 8

Herath B

Sydney Boys High School

Normanhurst Boys High School

• Ilia’s lessons were super helpful for the Normanhurst and Sydney Boys exams. We covered all the important topics and questions. I really liked his teaching style because he was patient with hard problems. The mock tests were a game changer since they matched the real exam structure. If I got stuck at home he always replied quickly with extra help. He gave me so much confidence and was a huge part of my success.

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Aarav S

• Year 8 • Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest• North Sydney Boys Shortlisted

James Ruse Agricultural High School

Baulkham Hills High School

Mustafa D

• Year 8 Student • Student with us since Y7

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

Veronica N

• Year 9 Student• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

North Sydney Girls High School

Sydney Girls High School

Nivaan P

• Year 8

Sydney Boys High School

Tahmeed A

• Year 8 Student

Normanhurst Boys High School

Rochishnu Y

• Year 8 Student

Sydney Boys High School

Arin G

• Year 8 Student• Scored 4 Superiors in EduTest

Baulkham Hills High School

Shuvan R

• Year 8 Student• Student with Us Since Year 7

Normanhurst Boys High School

Riley N

• Year 8 Student

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

Herath B

• Year 8 Student

Normanhurst Boys High School

Sydney Boys High School

Liam N

• Year 8 Student

Normanhurst Boys High School

Maayon S

• Year 8 Student

Sydney Boys High School

Ritvik S

• Year 8 Student

Sydney Boys High School

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Sydney Boys High School

Alvin C

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James Ruse Agricultural High School

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Baulkham Hills High School

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Hurlstone Agricultural High School

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Students with 3+ Superiors

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Offers to Normanhurst Boys & Sydney Boys

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