Graduate School of Motoring

4.9(76)

22 Rooney St, Railway Estate, Queensland, 4810

Learn to drive with confidence

Graduate School of Motoring in Railway Estate
Female InstructorPatient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
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Why Choose Graduate School of Motoring?

Customers consistently praise Graduate School of Motoring's patient, confidence-building instruction, particularly for anxious learners and first-time drivers. The school's qualified instructors are ADTA members and Quality Assured, serving Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, and Ingham with both automatic and manual lessons.

About Graduate School of Motoring

Graduate School of Motoring is Townsville's oldest and largest driving school, known across Railway Estate and the wider region for patient, confidence-building instruction. With a near-perfect Google rating and dozens of five-star reviews, they've built a strong reputation for getting learners test-ready, many reviews mention students passing their driving test on the first attempt. The school teaches both automatic and manual transmission lessons, and their team of qualified instructors are all members of the Australian Driver Trainers' Association. They're the only Quality Assured driving school in Townsville, and they're NDIS approved for learners who need specially adapted vehicles. Nervous first-timers and those brushing up for their test are both well looked after, with instructors regularly praised for their calm, reassuring approach. Instructor Vonda earns particular mention in reviews for her patience and knack for building confidence in anxious learners, while Wayne Bull, Heath Ward, Byron, Steve, and Robert Edmondstone are also named for their clear, supportive teaching. Graduate School of Motoring offers a full range of services: standard driving lessons, logbook support, and driving test packages that include a pre-test lesson and the use of a school car on test day. They service Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, and Ingham, and female instructor options are available. Parents looking for a driving school their teenager can trust, and learners who need extra patience on the road, consistently give this school top marks. Lesson bookings and quotes are available by phone, and gift vouchers and payment plans make it easy to get started.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $109
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
1 x 1 Hour Lesson60 min$109
1 x 1 1/2 Hour Lesson90 min$163
1 x 2 Hour Lesson120 min$212
5 x 1 Hour Lessons5 lessons$528
5 x 2 Hour Lessons5 lessons$1012
100 Log Book hours (80 hrs actual training)120 min$8360

Prices are published by Graduate School of Motoring and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • car licence instruction
  • automatic transmission lessons
  • manual transmission lessons
  • driving test packages
  • gift vouchers
  • logbook support
  • NDIS approved lessons

What Customers Say on Google

Patience

Vonda helped overcome anxiety and build confidence on the road through patient, reassuring instruction, enabling a first-attempt test pass.

Confidence

Heath Ward and the team provided well-structured, knowledgeable lessons that left learners feeling fully prepared and confident for their driving test.

Instructor

Wayne Bull demonstrated patience and encouragement from the first lesson, helping build confidence and correct driving habits effectively.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Graduate School of Motoring

Yes, Graduate School of Motoring has female instructors on their team, including Vonda, who's been singled out by many learners for her patient, reassuring teaching style. Families looking for a female instructor in the Townsville area regularly book with Vonda, and local learners tell us she's particularly skilled at building confidence and making nervous students feel comfortable asking questions during their lessons.

Graduate School of Motoring employs a team of qualified, ADTA-member instructors including Wayne Bull, Vonda, Heath Ward, Keith, Steve, Kellie, Byron, and Robert Edmondstone. Wayne and Byron are both known for helping learners pass first go; Vonda is praised for her calm, reassuring approach with anxious students; and Robert provides test-day support, riding along during the actual driving test. All instructors are recognised locally for their patience and clear teaching style.

Graduate School of Motoring offers test-day packages that include pre-test preparation and instructor support during your actual driving test. Learners in Townsville tell us instructors like Robert Edmondstone accompany students to their test appointment, providing a familiar face and last-minute guidance on test day. Published lesson prices start from around $109, confirm current package rates when you book, as test-day support is an add-on service to regular lessons.

Absolutely. Graduate School of Motoring has built a strong local reputation for working patiently with anxious learners. Families across Townsville and the wider region tell us the instructors, especially Vonda and Wayne, take the time to build confidence gradually, explain things clearly, and create a calm environment where nervous students feel comfortable asking for help. Many learners who struggled with anxiety have gone on to pass their test after training here.

Yes, Graduate School of Motoring teaches both automatic and manual transmission lessons across their service area, which covers Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, and Ingham. All instructors are qualified ADTA members, so whether you're learning auto or manual, you'll receive structured, professional tuition. The school is also NDIS approved and operates specially modified vehicles for learners with disabilities who need adapted instruction.

Contact Details

Address
22 Rooney St, Railway Estate, Queensland, 4810

How Graduate School of Motoring Compares

in Townsville

Rated 4.9 above the Townsville average of 4.4
This biz
4.9
Average
4.4

More reviews than 86% of driving schools in Townsville

Opening Hours

Monday
7:30am-5pm
Tuesday
7:30am-5pm
Wednesday
7:30am-5pm
Thursday
7:30am-5pm
Friday
7:30am-5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Ingham
Certifications
Australian Driver Trainers' Association (ADTA) member, Quality Assured driving school
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Pricing
Gift vouchers available; payment plans offered.

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