Sentral
Australia's leading cloud-based school management platform
Founded
1999
Starting Price
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Category
Education & Learning
Last updated April 27, 2026
About Sentral
Sentral is a comprehensive cloud-based school management platform trusted by thousands of Australian schools and used by over 1.2 million students. With 25 years of experience and 35+ integrated modules covering attendance, assessment, wellbeing, financial management, enrollment, communications, and compliance, Sentral streamlines every aspect of school administration. Built on Microsoft Azure with ISO 27001 accreditation, it provides secure access from any device with dedicated portals for teachers, parents, and students.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive 35+ module suite covering all school administration needs
- Trusted by thousands of Australian schools with 25 years of proven experience
- Secure cloud hosting on Microsoft Azure with ISO 27001 accreditation
- Strong Microsoft ecosystem integration
- Dedicated parent and student portals improve community engagement
Key Features
Attendance Management
Track and manage student attendance across classes, excursions, and events with real-time reporting and parent notifications
Assessment & Reporting
Create, manage, and distribute student academic reports with customizable templates and standards-based grading
Student Wellbeing
Record and track student welfare incidents, counseling notes, and behavioral data with comprehensive wellbeing dashboards
Financial Management
Handle school fees, invoicing, and payments through Sentral Pay with secure online payment processing for parents
Enrollment Management
Streamline student enrollment with online application forms, waitlist management, and automated workflows
Parent & Student Portals
Dedicated portals giving parents and students access to attendance, reports, timetables, and school communications
Timetabling
Build and manage complex school timetables with conflict detection and room allocation across campuses
Pricing
Custom Plan
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- 35+ integrated modules
- Cloud-hosted on Microsoft Azure
- ISO 27001 security accreditation
- Parent and student portals
- Mobile app for teachers
Best For
K-12 School Administration
Manage attendance, enrollment, reporting, and compliance across primary and secondary schools from a single platform
Student Wellbeing Tracking
Record and monitor student welfare incidents, counseling sessions, and behavioral patterns to support pastoral care
Parent Communication
Keep parents informed with real-time attendance alerts, report distribution, and school-wide announcements via portals and mobile
School Financial Management
Handle fee collection, invoicing, and secure online payments through Sentral Pay to streamline school finances
