Original Driving School

5.0(109)

28 Ferguson St, Maroubra, New South Wales, 2035

Skills for life! Sydney Driving Experience.

Original Driving School in Maroubra
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:Antony, Chandra

Why Choose Original Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Original Driving School for instructor Chandra's patience with nervous learners and proven ability to build confidence on the road. Operating across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and wider southern regions with free door-to-door pickup included, the school has a strong track record of first-attempt test passes backed by dozens of five-star reviews.

About Original Driving School

Instructor Chandra at Original Driving School has built a strong reputation across Maroubra and Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, with learners regularly praising his calm, patient approach and genuine care for every student. Operating from Maroubra and covering Sydney City, Inner West, Southern Sydney, South Western Sydney, and the Eastern Suburbs, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons with free door-to-door pickup and drop-off included. Chandra is mentioned by name in review after review for his skill with nervous and anxious learners. Students who'd never driven before or felt stressed behind the wheel describe how he made them feel completely at ease, building their confidence step by step with clear explanations and a reassuring manner. One parent wrote about their teenage daughter passing on her first try after Chandra helped her overcome fear and stress, adding that their other kids are already looking forward to learning with him when they turn sixteen. That parent-buyer signal says a lot. The school also works with overseas licence holders settling in Australia and learners from all backgrounds, matching lessons to individual pace and needs. Multiple learners mention passing their driving test first go, crediting Chandra's careful preparation and test-day support. Original Driving School offers lesson and test packages, so you can book your test-day car hire and pre-test lesson together, taking the guesswork out of the big day. If you're searching for driving lessons in Maroubra or across Sydney's east and inner suburbs, this school combines safety-focused instruction with a teaching style that actually makes learners feel confident and ready. Worth a ring.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $90
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Single Lesson (1hr)Automatic · 60 min$90
5 Lesson PackageAutomatic · 5 lessons$440
10 Lesson PackageAutomatic · 10 lessons$830
20 Lesson PackageAutomatic · 20 lessons$1600

Prices are published by Original Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • Automatic driving lessons
  • Lesson and test package

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Chandra helped overcome nervousness on the road and build confidence through calm, patient teaching. Learner passed their driving test on the first attempt.

Confidence

Parent praised Chandra for helping their teenage daughter pass her driving test on the first try, noting his patience and caring approach made her feel comfortable.

Patience

Anxious driver described how Chandra's calm, patient, and supportive teaching style helped them improve significantly and build confidence on the road.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Original Driving School

Yes, Original Driving School offers lesson and test packages that bundle your instruction with test-day support. All packages include free door-to-door pickup and drop-off across the service area, Sydney City, Inner West, Southern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, and Maroubra. Published lesson prices start from around $90, and packages offer discounted rates compared to single lessons. Confirm current package details and pricing when you book, as instructor Chandra can tailor the lesson count to suit your readiness for the test.

Absolutely. Instructor Chandra has guided complete beginners, including migrants new to Australia who'd never driven in their home country, through to passing their test. Learners tell us he explains every step clearly, checks understanding, and builds skills gradually so driving feels safe and manageable. If you're a teen starting from scratch or converting an overseas licence, the instruction is matched to your experience level and learning pace.

Instructor Chandra is known for his calm, patient manner with anxious students. Learners who started feeling stressed or hesitant behind the wheel describe how his reassuring approach helped them settle, build confidence step by step, and trust their own skills. His lesson structures are clear and simple, and he focuses on making each session feel safe rather than rushed. Many nervous drivers have passed first go thanks to this supportive, confidence-building method.

Original Driving School specialises in automatic driving lessons. Your instructor will be Chandra, who's mentioned by name across the school's strong local reputation. Chandra teaches across Maroubra and the wider Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Southern Sydney, South Western Sydney, and Sydney City. His teaching style is patient, professional, and matched to individual pace, ideal for learners wanting a calm, structured path to their licence.

Families tell us their teenage children have passed first go with instructor Chandra and felt comfortable throughout the process. One parent shared that Chandra helped their daughter overcome fear and stress, turning her into a cautious, confident driver, and their other children are already looking forward to lessons at 16. His friendly, patient character makes lessons enjoyable rather than nerve-wracking, which is exactly what parents want when booking for a young learner.

Contact Details

Address
28 Ferguson St, Maroubra, New South Wales, 2035

How Original Driving School Compares

in Sydney

Rated 5.0 above the Sydney average of 4.9
This biz
5.0
Average
4.9

More reviews than 79% of driving schools in Sydney

Home Pickup — 1 of 69 in Sydney

Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney

Opening Hours

Monday
9:45am-3:15pm
Tuesday
9:45am-3:15pm
Wednesday
9:45am-3:15pm
Thursday
9:45am-3:15pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
6:30am-4:30pm

Business Details

Service Areas
Sydney City, Inner West, Southern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, Maroubra
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
All prices include free pick-up and drop-off. Packages offer discounted rates compared to single lessons.

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