Ryde Driving School
188 Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park, New South Wales, 2122
“Master the Road with Sydney's Best Driving School”

Why Choose Ryde Driving School?
Customers consistently praise Ryde Driving School's patient instructors, particularly Naaz and Sam, for their ability to build confidence in nervous and anxious learners while teaching practical skills for the Ps test. Operating from Macquarie Park across Sydney, the school offers affordable lessons starting around $79, plus test-day support and overseas licence conversion assistance backed by a high rating.
About Ryde Driving School
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $79| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour First introductory lesson | Automatic · 60 min | $79 |
| 5 Hour | 5 lessons | $425 |
| 10 Hour | 10 lessons | $830 |
Prices are published by Ryde Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.
Services
- Driving lessons
- First introductory lesson for new learners
- Driving test preparation
- Driving test car hire (auto)
- Parking lesson practice
- Refresher lessons
- Overseas licence conversions
- CBD and freeway driving lessons
- Night driving lessons
- First Go Guarantee
- Digital gift cards
What Customers Say on Google
“Tim helped an anxious driver gain confidence through patient, kind instruction and clear explanations of road rules.”
“Naaz is praised for her calm, supportive approach that makes nervous learners feel relaxed and prepared for their Ps test.”
“Sam's patient, clear teaching focused on building confidence and explaining concepts in an understandable way.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Ryde Driving School
Yes, Ryde Driving School has female instructors including Naaz and Bahareh on their teaching team. Naaz in particular is known for her calm, patient approach with anxious learners. Families tell us she's helped nervous students regain confidence after previous test failures, using clear explanations and a reassuring tone that makes even challenging manoeuvres feel manageable. Instructor Tim is also praised for his patience with anxious drivers, helping them build road confidence step by step.
Absolutely. Ryde Driving School offers expert assistance with overseas licence conversions, and several learners have successfully converted their licences with instructors Sam and Naaz. They focus on correcting old driving habits, teaching local road rules, and preparing you for the NSW driving test. Sam is noted for his patience and real-world scenario teaching, while Naaz provides clear corrections and encouragement throughout the conversion process.
Published lesson prices at Ryde Driving School start from around $79, confirm current rates when booking, as packages and introductory offers may vary. The school teaches automatic transmission only, with modern vehicles and a 24/7 online booking system. They also offer test-day car hire and a First Go Guarantee, which can be helpful if you're preparing for your driving test across Sydney.
Yes, Ryde Driving School works well with young learners progressing through their logbook hours and preparing for the P-plate test. Instructors Naaz and Sam have helped many teens pass their Ps, with some succeeding after just a few focused lessons. The school offers test preparation, parking practice, CBD and freeway driving lessons, plus night driving lessons, all useful skills for new P-platers. Your teen's specific logbook and testing requirements are set by Transport for NSW, and the school will guide them through each stage.
Ryde Driving School's team includes instructors Naaz, Sam, Tim, Alex, Aiden, Bahareh, and Bhupesh, all certified and named in learner feedback, which builds trust and accountability. Learners here have a strong record of passing their driving test, many on their first attempt or after just a few lessons. The school's knowledge of local RMS test routes around Sydney, combined with patient, personalised instruction, gives learners the real-world skills and confidence they need on test day.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61477111444
- Address
- 188 Balaclava Rd, Macquarie Park, New South Wales, 2122
How Ryde Driving School Compares
in Sydney
More reviews than 55% of driving schools in Sydney
Female Instructor — 1 of 140 in Sydney
Good Value — 1 of 142 in Sydney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Sydney









