Examiner Driving School
16-20 Grosvenor St, Croydon, New South Wales, 2132
“Your Premier Driving School in Sydney”

Why Choose Examiner Driving School?
Customers value Examiner Driving School's patient, confidence-building approach with nervous learners, both named instructors are praised for their calm teaching style. Operating across Sydney's Inner West for over 30 years and backed by a Transport for NSW approval, this family-run school has a proven track record with teenage learners.
About Examiner Driving School
Lesson Prices
| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Safer Drivers Course | — | $140 |
Prices are published by Examiner Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- Driving lessons
- Driving test preparation
- Safer Drivers Course
- Road safety training
- On road safety coaching
- Structured lessons for all levels
What Customers Say on Google
“Jamie was patient, supportive and encouraging over the past year teaching our second son, Liam, helping him build confidence behind the wheel.”
“Chris expertly taught both boys while building their confidence and helping them feel relaxed. Both passed their driving test on their first attempt.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Examiner Driving School
Yes, Examiner Driving School has a female instructor available, a real advantage for learners who prefer learning with a woman behind the wheel. The school has been working with nervous drivers across Marrickville, Balmain, and the broader Inner West for three decades, and families tell us instructors like Chris build confidence and help learners feel relaxed from lesson one. If you or your teen prefers a female instructor, mention it when you book.
Examiner Driving School's Safer Drivers Course package includes three hours of classroom learning, two hours of practical on-road coaching, 20 logbook hours credited toward your total, and lunch provided on the day. It's a Transport for NSW approved programme designed to help L-platers build safer habits early. Families across Summer Hill, Concord, and Haberfield have used the course as a confidence booster before the P-plate test.
Examiner Driving School has been operating out of Croydon for over thirty years, and it's a family-run business, instructors Chris, Jamie, and Lucas Ringrose, along with Paul Dryer, have taught generations of learners. Parents regularly tell us their teenagers passed first go after lessons here, and families often return for second and third children. The school covers Drummoyne, Haberfield, and right across the Inner West.
Chris Ringrose and Jamie Ringrose both earn consistent praise from local families for their patient, confidence-building style. Parents tell us Chris keeps learners calm and relaxed while teaching the essentials, and Jamie is described as supportive and encouraging over the full year of lessons. If your teen is anxious about driving, mention it when you book, the instructors at Examiner Driving School are known for working well with nervous first-timers.
Examiner Driving School reports a 98 per cent first-time pass rate, and families confirm learners here regularly pass on their first attempt. The school is a Transport for NSW approved provider with structured lessons matched to each learner's pace, and instructors like Chris and Jamie guide students through test prep across Marrickville, Balmain, and the wider Inner West. Strong preparation makes a real difference on test day.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61415380435
- Address
- 16-20 Grosvenor St, Croydon, New South Wales, 2132
How Examiner Driving School Compares
in Sydney
2 reviews on Google
Female Instructor — 1 of 140 in Sydney
Good with Teens — 1 of 268 in Sydney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-7pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-7pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-7pm
- Thursday
- 7am-7pm
- Friday
- 7am-7pm
- Saturday
- 7am-7pm
- Sunday
- 7am-7pm
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Inner West Sydney, Marrickville, Balmain, Summer Hill, Concord, Haberfield, Drummoyne
- Certifications
- Transport for NSW Approved Provider
- Years in Business
- 30+
- Pricing
- Safer Drivers Course price includes 3 hours in class, 2 hours on the road, 20 logbook hours, and an EDS-provided lunch.











