HIENZ Driving School Melbourne
81 Ballarat Rd, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
“Affordable driving school that truly cares”

Why Choose HIENZ Driving School Melbourne?
Customers consistently praise HIENZ instructors, Tim, Andy, Thomas, and Vance, for their patience with nervous learners and ability to build confidence through clear, encouraging teaching. With a strong rating from hundreds of reviews and many learners passing on their first attempt, this 30-year-old Maidstone school offers proven results and affordable automatic transmission lessons across Melbourne and beyond.
About HIENZ Driving School Melbourne
Lesson Prices
Published lesson prices from $60| Lesson / Package | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 45 min | $60 |
| Sunday 45 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 45 min | $65 |
| 45 Minutes Parking Lesson | 45 min | $70 |
| 60 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 60 min | $80 |
| Sunday 60 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 60 min | $85 |
| 60 Minutes Parking Lesson | 60 min | $90 |
| 90 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 90 min | $120 |
| Sunday 90 Minutes Driving Lesson | Automatic · 90 min | $130 |
| 90 Minutes Parking Lesson | 90 min | $140 |
| STARTUP Package 5 x 45mins Auto | Automatic · 5 lessons | $290 |
| STARTUP Package 5 x 60mins Auto | Automatic · 5 lessons | $390 |
| License Test Day Package (60mins Lesson + Test) | 60 min | $250 |
Prices are published by HIENZ Driving School Melbourne and may change — confirm current rates when booking. (+3 more on the school's website.)
Services
- driving lessons
- mock tests
- parking lessons
- test day package
- car hire for driving test
- NDIS driver training
What Customers Say on Google
“Tim provided efficient, tailored lessons focused on test requirements and used humour to ease anxiety, helping the learner pass on the first attempt.”
“Thomas turned a nervous learner's initial anxiety into confidence through patience, clear instruction, and a supportive teaching approach during lessons.”
“Andy's extroverted personality and expert guidance provided important advice that was instrumental in helping the learner pass their driving test.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About HIENZ Driving School Melbourne
Yes, HIENZ Driving School offers test-day packages that include a pre-test lesson and car hire for the driving test itself. Learners tell us the lesson immediately before the test is invaluable, it boosts confidence and clarifies exactly what's required on the day. The package saves families money compared to booking lessons individually, and it gives learners a clear plan for how many sessions they'll need before sitting the test. Published lesson prices start from around $60, confirm current package rates when booking.
HIENZ has four instructors regularly mentioned by learners: Tim, Andy, Thomas, and Vance. Tim is known for his humour and encouragement, he puts nervous learners at ease while clearly explaining techniques like parallel parking. Andy is thorough and upbeat, teaching efficiently and getting straight to the point. Thomas is patient and calm, especially good with anxious learners, and uses clear demonstrations for visual learners. Vance is praised for his detailed explanations and confidence-building approach. All four have helped many learners pass first go.
Absolutely. HIENZ instructors are known for their patience with anxious learners. Tim uses humour to ease test-day nerves, Thomas adapts his teaching style to keep learners calm and relaxed, and Andy's positive, encouraging approach builds confidence from the first lesson. Many learners who describe themselves as very nervous, or late starters who doubted their ability, have passed first attempt after lessons here. The supportive teaching style makes it a strong choice for teens and adults tackling driving for the first time.
HIENZ specialises in automatic transmission lessons only. If you're after a manual licence you'll need to look elsewhere, but for automatic learners across Melbourne's western suburbs, particularly around Maidstone and the inner west, HIENZ has over 30 years' experience and a near-perfect reputation. Automatic is the most popular choice for new drivers, and the instructors here have helped hundreds of learners pass their test on the first attempt.
Learners here have a strong record of passing their driving test first go. Many families tell us their teenager or adult learner passed on the first attempt after lessons with Tim, Andy, Thomas, or Vance. The instructors tailor lessons to VicRoads test requirements, offer mock tests, and provide clear, practical feedback that prepares learners thoroughly. The pre-test lesson included in the test-day package is a key part of this success, it clarifies expectations and builds confidence right before the real thing.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61481216768
- Address
- 81 Ballarat Rd, Maidstone, Victoria, 3012
How HIENZ Driving School Melbourne Compares
in Melbourne
More reviews than 96% of driving schools in Melbourne
Good Value — 1 of 139 in Melbourne
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-5pm
- Thursday
- 9am-5pm
- Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Areas
- Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Years in Business
- 30+
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Pricing
- Prices include GST. Credit card payments incur 1.90% surcharge; Afterpay incurs 8% surcharge. Cash and PayID have no surcharge. Late cancellation within 24 hours charged in full. All vouchers non-refundable from date of purchase with 6-month validity.










