Plume's Year 12 Extension 1 exam course costs A$950 for a ten-week term. Zhang's publishes two Maths prices: A$1,300 in its fee table and A$1,200 in the FAQ. Full Advanced coverage within Zhang's quoted course also needs confirmation, so those figures do not establish a like-for-like saving.
By Plume Specialist Tuition. Official provider information checked on 8 October 2026.
Course fees and class time
Standard fees in Australian dollars, before discounts:
| Year 12 detail | Plume | Zhang's HSC Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Extension 1 | A$950 per 10-week term | Maths fee table lists A$1,300 for 3U/4U; current price and selected course need confirmation |
| Advanced plus Extension 1 | A$1,850 for two separate courses | Full Advanced inclusion needs confirmation |
| Scheduled group time | Ten 2.5-hour sessions per course, including assessments | Ten weekly classes; Maths lesson duration needs confirmation |
| Class maximum | Eight | Not specified for Maths in the pages reviewed |
Plume's Advanced-only course costs A$900 per term. We charge no new-student administration fee. Our payment policy covers payments and discounts.
Zhang's Year 12 page lists A$1,300 for ten weeks, matching its Maths fee table. Its membership terms let students book classes using credits and choose among available locations, times and tutors.
Teaching the working that earns marks
Zhang's Maths programme teaches reasoning, proof layout and problem-solving. It includes exam-style questions and mock exams under simulated conditions. Lessons are available live online and recorded.
At Plume, our HSC exam specialists teach students how to start an unfamiliar question and explain each step. Extension 1 lessons cover organising cases in counting problems, writing proofs and connecting parts of a longer question. A correct numerical answer can still leave gaps in the working; your class tutor marks homework and practice responses to identify them.
Weekly timed quizzes check what students can do independently. A supervised exam each term gives them practice managing a longer paper. Our Extension 1 notes, quiz and practice exam show the explanations and questions we use.
Zhang's routine homework marker and feedback frequency need confirmation for the selected Maths class.
Renewal and trial terms
Zhang's membership renews automatically. Families must opt out at least seven days before the renewal date; Zhang's gives at least 14 days' notice. Late cancellation before term incurs a fee of 6.75% of the course price. After term starts, the charge is 6.75% of the price of undelivered classes plus the pro-rata cost of one class. These conditions are in its membership terms.
A free trial is not specified on Zhang's Maths or terms pages. Plume offers a two-week free trial. If you enrol, both trial weeks are included in your term fees.
Locations
Zhang's lists Extension 1 in its Maths outline and confirms Maths tuition at Level 1, Suite 1A, 376 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. A place in a particular class depends on the booking timetable.
Plume teaches at 30/41 Rawson Street, Epping. Our Chatswood centre is planned for Term 1, 2027; the address, opening date, courses and timetable are unconfirmed.
Book a two-week free trial at Plume in Epping.