Meet The Head Tutor

5/5 | 30+ reviews★★★★★

• Mr. Ilia Ebrahim Nejad

• Head Tutor

• 4+ Years of Teaching Experience

• Year 11 North Sydney Boys Transfer

• Year 11 North Sydney Boys Dux

• North Sydney Boys Graduate

• (Rank 1 School in NSW)

• 1st in North Sydney Boys Mathematics

• 99.90 ATAR

• UNSW BMed/MD

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"A below-average scoring student can become a top ranking graduate with the right systems and mentorship." — Ilia

Meet The Head Tutor

5/5 | 30+ reviews★★★★★

• Mr. Ilia Ebrahim Nejad

• Head Tutor

• 4+ Years of Teaching Experience

• Year 11 North Sydney Boys Transfer

• Year 11 North Sydney Boys Dux

• North Sydney Boys Graduate

• (Rank 1 School in NSW)

• 1st in North Sydney Boys Mathematics

• 99.90 ATAR

• UNSW BMed/MD

☏ Call Me Now ✉ Send an Enquiry

"A below-average scoring student can become a top ranking graduate with the right systems and mentorship." — Ilia

Our Tutors

Our team is composed exclusively of high-achieving graduates from NSW’s top Selective Schools.

Ilia Ebrahim Nejad

Head Tutor

GraduatedNorth Sydney Boys High School

•99.90 ATAR

•Successfully transferred to North Sydney Boys High School Year 11 entry

•Year 11 North Sydney Boys Dux

•UNSW BMed/MD

•HSC 3U & 4U Maths: 98 (1st in NSB)

•1st in North Sydney Boys Mathematics

•HSC English Advanced: 95

•4+ Years Teaching Experience

Matthew Guirguis

HAST Tutor

GraduatedGirraween High School

•99.80 ATAR

•Successfully transferred to Girraween High School in Year 11 entry

•UNSW BMed/MD

•HSC Chemistry: 99 (1st in Girraween)

•HSC 4U Maths: 94 (1st) | 3U Maths: 97 (2nd)

•HSC English Advanced: 95 (2nd)

•Received 6 Medicine Offers (UNSW, WSU, Adelaide)

•3+ Years Teaching Experience

Aaron Wu

English Tutor

GraduatedNorth Sydney Boys High School

•99.90 ATAR

•UNSW BMed/MD

•HSC Legal Studies: 98/100 (State Rank 2nd in NSW)

•HSC English Advanced: 96/100 (5th in NSB)

•HSC English Extension 1: 48/50 (3rd in NSB)

•UCAT 3340 (99th Percentile)

•100/100 NSB English Advanced Trials

•4+ Years Teaching Experience

Our Teaching Approach

We reimagined Selective Preparation by focusing on what actually drives results.

Evaluation

Student-Centered

Lessons carefully tailored to meet your individual needs. We use small group classes to focus on weaknesses.

Efficient

Exam Strategy

We focus on "high-yield" concepts—core skills that move the needle on marks rather than "busy work".

Empowering

Roadmap to Entry

We provide a clear pathway beyond the test paper, including interview prep and CV editing.

Effective

Interactive Teaching

Our classes move away from passive listening to an interactive, practice-based approach.

Exam Style

Resources & Practice

We design specialized lesson booklets and extra exam-style questions that reflect the true difficulty.

Engagement

24/7 Support

Success isn't limited to class. We provide 24/7 online messaging via Microsoft Teams.

Our Success Model

At the core of everything we do is Excellence.

Why choose a Selective School?

Choosing a selective school is about more than just a high-ranking name; it is about placing a student in a unique environment designed to unlock their full potential.

Enhanced Academic Opportunities

Selective schools provide a curriculum that moves at the speed of the learner, not the average.

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Stronger overall HSC Outcomes

Statistics consistently show that the selective environment directly correlates with higher academic performance.

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Supportive, Motivated Peer Environment

The 'rising tide lifts all boats' philosophy is at the heart of the selective experience.

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Strategic Pathways to Competitive Courses

Selective schools act as a specialised launchpad for elite university degrees.

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Strong Co-Curricular Development

Growth happens both inside and outside the classroom.

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The Selective Advantage: It is the combination of faster learning, motivated peers, and clearer pathways to elite careers.

Why We Started

At Selective Success Academy, our mission is born from a simple truth: the Year 6 Selective Test is not the final word on a child’s potential.Most of the tutoring industry is obsessed with the Year 6 entry point, leaving a massive resource gap for students in Years 8 to 11.

The Academic Safety Net

In the HSC, a selective school cohort provides a "safety net." While a student at a lower-performing school faces immense pressure, a selective school's strong internal marks can "average out" a poor day.

The Feedback Loop

We recreate that culture of excellence here, where students learn from mentors who have recently walked the path and are passionate about passing on high-yield study systems.

Our Commitment: We don't just prepare you for an exam; we equip you with the habits and the mindset to succeed in the future.

Why We Started

The Academic Safety Net

The Feedback Loop

We recreate that culture of excellence here, where students learn from mentors who have recently walked the path and are passionate about passing on high-yield study systems.

Our Commitment: We don't just prepare you for an exam; we equip you with the habits and the mindset to succeed in the future.

Why We Started

The Academic Safety Net

The Feedback Loop

We recreate that culture of excellence here, where students learn from mentors who have recently walked the path and are passionate about passing on high-yield study systems.

Our Commitment: We don't just prepare you for an exam; we equip you with the habits and the mindset to succeed in the future.

Unlock Your Child's Potential.

Join the ranks of NSW's top-performing students today.

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