CatalystLEARNING
Perth's premier ATAR tutoring

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Outprepare.
Outperform.

Small-group classes for Years 7–12, taught by 99+ ATAR tutors. We finish the content early, then drill every past paper so students walk into exams already ahead.

Affordable · Extensive · Efficient · Premier

99.90

ATAR achieved by our top tutors

32

Students achieved a 99+ Predicted ATAR

98%

Students satisfied with results

Enrolments open

First week free

What We Teach

Targeted, high-yield preparation for every subject.

ATAR / Year 11-12

Specialist Mathematics

Advanced mathematical methods for students targeting top ATAR scores.

Mathematical Methods

The core ATAR maths course covering calculus, algebra, and statistics.

Physics

Mechanics, waves, and electricity. Building deep problem-solving intuition.

Chemistry

From organic chemistry to stoichiometry, with a strict focus on exam technique.

Accounting and Finance

Master financial systems, budgeting, and complex corporate reporting.

Human Biology

Body systems, genetics, and disease with detailed WACE-level case studies.

Mathematics Applications

Practical financial and network mathematics for real-world scenarios.

High School / Years 7–10

Years 7–10 Mathematics

Build confident foundations across algebra, geometry, number, and problem solving from Years 7 to 10.

Years 7–10 Science

Explore biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science with clear explanations and practical learning.

Catalyst tutor working with students during a small-group class

Small groups. Real questions. Support that keeps up.

Students learning together in a Catalyst class

Learn together, ask questions, and leave knowing what to do next.

Everything you need to win.

Every Catalyst student gets the full toolkit, built to make active practice effortless.

24/7 support

Stuck at midnight before an exam? Message your tutor any time and get real answers, not a ticket number. Help is always a tap away.

HD recordings of every lesson

Missed something or want to revise? Every session is recorded in crisp HD, so you can rewatch any explanation as many times as you need.

Weekly booklets & theory guides

Custom-written, comprehensive materials delivered every week, distilling each topic into clear, exam-ready notes.

300+ curated questions

Targeted, topic-by-topic practice hand-picked to hit exactly the skills that earn marks in your exams.

Past exams selection

Including a massive library of past WSHS test exams and WACE papers.

Coming Soon

Studious by Catalyst Learning

Our upcoming self-paced learning platform. Interactive modules, a full question bank, and video lessons for every subject.

Find Your Plan

Simple hourly pricing. Add subjects to unlock lower rates.

Rates from $31.50–$35.50 per hour
Step 1

Tap your year level to see pricing

The Catalyst Difference.

Worksheets aren't preparation.

We started Catalyst because we noticed something: most tutoring companies give students worksheets and call it preparation. We didn't think that was good enough.

Our approach is straightforward. We get through the content early, usually around six weeks before school finishes it. Then we spend those six weeks doing what actually moves the needle: past papers, topic by topic, compiled from every WACE, WATP, and WAEP exam that exists. Students don't save papers for later. They do all of them. Then when WACE comes, they do our exclusive Catalyst practice exams.

Our Core Philosophy

We minimise time spent on textbooks. The brain doesn't retain information by reading, it retains it by actively doing. So we maximise time spent on past papers and real exam questions, the kind of active engagement that actually pushes knowledge into long term memory. By the time a student walks into their real exam, they've already seen harder questions.

We find weaknesses and go after them. Repeated exposure to hard exam questions, not comfort zone work. We're not trying to be the biggest tutoring company. We're trying to be the one that actually works.

Trusted by Students & Parents

5.0 rating(23 Reviews)
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Johan Mathew

Great learning environment! Everyone was so friendly and easy to approach for help. Love the vast range of resources and past exams especially from Willetton Senior High School. Helped me improve in all my subjects especially methods. Would recommend to anyone who is serious about getting a good ATAR.

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Neeti Sheth

Catalyst Learning helped me massively with Accounting, especially with budgets and NPV which I used to struggle with a lot. My tutor explained everything step by step and made the calculations actually make sense. I was on 55% in Year 11 before joining, and now I'm averaging 82%. Highly recommend.

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Malavika

Highly recommend Catalyst Tutoring! My daughter's Methods grades and confidence have improved so much since starting here. The tutors are knowledgeable, supportive, and explain concepts clearly. We're very happy with her progress and the results she's achieved.

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Ovya Kumar

My tutor at Catalyst Learning was amazing. He broke down difficult concepts really clearly and explained even the niche details that schools usually skip over. Instead of just memorising content, I actually understood why things worked.

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Tyler Ting

I found them really nice and helpful. They got me from a predicted score of 83 to an 89.

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Natalie Yet

My grades have improved so much since coming here! If you're a student at Willetton you should join this tuition because they have all the past papers and resources.

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Mesath Pabasara

My biggest obstacle for getting a high ATAR was methods. Catalyst not only taught me methods well, but their tutors went beyond their duties to ensure that I was well prepared for the exams.

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Samaira Madgeri

Catalyst Learning is so far the best tutoring service I’ve ever attended. The tutors pay personalised attention, teach exam-style questions, and help students walk into the exam room with confidence.

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Thynn Thazin

The smaller class sizes meant my son received plenty of individual attention while still benefiting from learning alongside other students. We noticed a significant improvement in his grades and confidence.

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Emily Ch

Seniru is a top Accounting tutor! He is highly organised and explains concepts very clearly. My daughter’s understanding and marks have improved heaps.

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oki ranasinghe

The group classes are very effective and tailored to each student. The classes are affordable, the learning environment is positive, and the resources are highly valuable for exam study.

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Johan Mathew

Great learning environment! Everyone was so friendly and easy to approach for help. Love the vast range of resources and past exams especially from Willetton Senior High School. Helped me improve in all my subjects especially methods. Would recommend to anyone who is serious about getting a good ATAR.

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Neeti Sheth

Catalyst Learning helped me massively with Accounting, especially with budgets and NPV which I used to struggle with a lot. My tutor explained everything step by step and made the calculations actually make sense. I was on 55% in Year 11 before joining, and now I'm averaging 82%. Highly recommend.

M
Malavika

Highly recommend Catalyst Tutoring! My daughter's Methods grades and confidence have improved so much since starting here. The tutors are knowledgeable, supportive, and explain concepts clearly. We're very happy with her progress and the results she's achieved.

O
Ovya Kumar

My tutor at Catalyst Learning was amazing. He broke down difficult concepts really clearly and explained even the niche details that schools usually skip over. Instead of just memorising content, I actually understood why things worked.

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Tyler Ting

I found them really nice and helpful. They got me from a predicted score of 83 to an 89.

N
Natalie Yet

My grades have improved so much since coming here! If you're a student at Willetton you should join this tuition because they have all the past papers and resources.

M
Mesath Pabasara

My biggest obstacle for getting a high ATAR was methods. Catalyst not only taught me methods well, but their tutors went beyond their duties to ensure that I was well prepared for the exams.

S
Samaira Madgeri

Catalyst Learning is so far the best tutoring service I’ve ever attended. The tutors pay personalised attention, teach exam-style questions, and help students walk into the exam room with confidence.

T
Thynn Thazin

The smaller class sizes meant my son received plenty of individual attention while still benefiting from learning alongside other students. We noticed a significant improvement in his grades and confidence.

E
Emily Ch

Seniru is a top Accounting tutor! He is highly organised and explains concepts very clearly. My daughter’s understanding and marks have improved heaps.

O
oki ranasinghe

The group classes are very effective and tailored to each student. The classes are affordable, the learning environment is positive, and the resources are highly valuable for exam study.

Meet Our Tutors

Learn from the state's highest achievers. Every tutor is a proven top-ranked ATAR performer.

Parva, Year 12 ATAR Dux of WSHS
Parva
Year 12 ATAR Dux of WSHS
99.90 ATAR

Rank 1 in Physics, Methods, Specialist, Chemistry

Proven track record of turning students into top-ranked performers.

The Catalyst record

Our students' results.

100+

Students tutored

32

Students achieved a 99+ Predicted ATAR

98%

Students satisfied with results

96%

Of Catalyst students gained entry into their preferred university course

How do Catalyst students perform?

While every student's journey is different, these results reflect what's possible when preparation is done properly.

Aarav

Predicted ATAR

99.70

Sophie

Predicted ATAR

99.55

Hamish

Predicted ATAR

99.40

Priya

Predicted ATAR

99.25

Lucas

Predicted ATAR

99.05

Chloe

Predicted ATAR

98.80

Daniel

Predicted ATAR

98.45

Mei

Predicted ATAR

97.90

Isaac

Predicted ATAR

97.35

Our Founders

We've sat the exams. Now we help you prepare.

We started Catalyst Learning to give students the support we would have wanted: clear explanations, honest feedback, and a practical approach to achieving their best.

Prady, Catalyst Learning co-founder

99.70

ATAR

Prady

Co-founder

Seniru, Catalyst Learning co-founder

99.60

ATAR

Seniru

Co-founder

Why We Started

Good guidance makes a difference.

Getting a high ATAR takes more than knowing the content. It means knowing how to study, how to respond to unfamiliar questions, and how to show what you know when the clock is running.

We created Catalyst so students could get help directly from people who have achieved some of the highest results in those same exams. We want to pass on the study techniques, preparation habits and exam strategies behind those results, in a way students can actually use.

Our goal is to help students refine how they learn, understand where they're losing marks, and walk into exams with a plan. Whether you're working towards a 99 ATAR or trying to find your feet in a difficult subject, you deserve support that takes your goals seriously.

The 99 ATAR Mindset

Build the habits behind the marks.

Understand, then apply.

Work out why a method works, then practise using it on questions you haven’t seen before.

Make mistakes useful.

Look closely at lost marks. Find the gap, ask questions, and revisit it until you can explain the answer yourself.

Practise for the exam.

Build confidence with timed questions, clear working and a sensible approach to managing your time.

Support you can ask questions in.

We want Catalyst to be a place where students feel comfortable saying “I don’t get it”. You should leave a lesson knowing what to work on next, with someone in your corner to help you get there.

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