Achieve Your Goals with Expert High School Exam Tutoring in Newcastle
Admission to Merewether High School is highly competitive — and smart, early preparation is essential. At Arrendell Education, we specialise in high school exam preparation for selective entry and scholarships, giving students in Newcastle the tools, confidence, and skills to succeed.
Whether you’re preparing for Year 7 selective entry, higher-year admission, or academic scholarships, our program is tailored to help your child stand out.
Merewether Selective Exam Preparation and Scholarship Entry
Our comprehensive high school exam preparation program is designed to equip your child for entrance exams for Merewether High and other school scholarship exams by:
- Building and refining core academic skills
- Exposing students to advanced content aligned with the exam level
- Developing familiarity with exam-style questions
- Teaching effective exam strategies
- Providing opportunities to complete computer-based practice tests under test conditions
If you’re considering Merewether High for your child, it’s important to be aware of key dates in the application process. Our team at Arrendell Education, specialists in tutoring Newcastle, can help guide you every step of the way.
- Application Period Opens: Usually around November in the year prior to your child sitting the exam (when they are in Year 5). Applications must be submitted online no later than mid-February. Exact dates are confirmed by NSW Department of Education via https://shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au.
- Parent Notification: Applicants will receive notification with details of the examination venue.
- Selective Schools Placement Test: Typically held in early May (start of Term 2).
- Notification of Placement Test Results: Usually released between July and August.
For personalised support with this process and expert tutoring tailored for Merewether High entry, contact Arrendell Education today.
Families choose Merewether High School for its strong academic reputation and the enhanced opportunities it offers their children. As an academically selective high school, Merewether High caters to students from a wide geographical area within the Hunter Region. The school provides a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum, with a strong focus on academic excellence and high achievement.
Students attending Merewether High are often high-achieving and gifted, which is why early and targeted exam prep for Merewether is essential to gaining entry and thriving in this competitive environment.
Our preparation courses are specifically designed to help students gain entry to Merewether High School or secure a scholarship at an independent high school.
Entry into the Hunter region’s only academically selective school is highly competitive, with fewer than 10% of all applicants offered one of approximately 180 Year 7 places at Merewether High this year.
That’s why early and focused selective exam preparation is so important. Any advantage a student gains through thorough and strategic preparation significantly increases their chances of success.
Our high-calibre teaching staff support students by developing the core skills essential for exam success — including reading, writing, maths reasoning, and critical thinking. As part of our secondary school tutoring in Merewether, students also receive guidance and practice with typical aptitude-style questions commonly found in selective and scholarship exams.
While enrolment in the Preparation Courses is non-selective, nearly all students who participate in ARRENDELL’s Merewether High School preparation courses either gain entry into Merewether High or significantly benefit by developing the advanced skills needed to manage the rigours of high school, whether in selective, public, or independent school settings.
For further information on ARRENDELL Education’s Merewether Selective Exam Preparation Classes, simply call 4942 3000 or email office@www.arrendell.com.au – be quick, as there are limited seats available!
Who Is This Program For?
Merewether High School is one of the most respected selective secondary schools in NSW. Entry is based on academic excellence — and competition is fierce.
That’s why we offer a targeted exam preparation course that goes beyond memorisation. Our program focuses on building long-term academic skills, effective test-taking strategies, and deep subject knowledge in English, Maths, and general ability—supported by our expert Math and English tutoring in Newcastle.
We also incorporate insights from our successful Opportunity Class Preparation Program — a trusted pathway for students seeking competitive academic entry.
- Year 5 and 6 students preparing for Year 7 entry into Merewether High School
- Years 7–10 students seeking high school exam tutoring in Newcastle for selective entry or scholarships
- Families looking for high-quality secondary school tutoring in Merewether
- High-achieving students who want to improve their performance and confidence
Our Results Speak for Themselves
Students who attend our exam prep for Merewether consistently gain entry into top selective schools and secure scholarships at leading independent schools. Many started with us during Opportunity Class preparation, building a strong academic foundation early on.
We don’t just teach for exams — we mentor students for lifelong learning.