Sentral
Sentral: A broad school operations platform with particularly strong wellbeing and transport workflows. Ranked #8 of 50 in School Management Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forSchools prioritizing wellbeing and transport workflows
- Attendance trackingYes
- Founded1998
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers attendance, grades, fees, admissions, transport and wellbeing
- Parent, student and teacher apps support communication and daily tasks
- API access plus Xero and Microsoft Dynamics integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact with sales
- Some modules are optional add-ons for independent schools
- Integration coverage may require review beyond the named platforms
Our verdict on Sentral
Sentral is a cloud-based school management platform for government and independent schools in Australia. It brings student profiles, attendance, academic reporting, admissions, fees, transport, wellbeing and parent communication into one system. The platform is available through web, iOS, Android and API access, with role-based access and dedicated parent, student and teacher apps or portals. Schools looking to connect administration with daily student and family workflows are the clearest fit.
Pricing is handled through a tailored demo and contact with sales. The product is organized around modules for areas such as fees and billing, transport, and admissions and enrolments. For independent schools, some of these are offered as optional add-ons, so the final scope depends on the workflows a school selects. Published capabilities include online payments, discounts, attendance reporting, Markbook grade management, enrolment workflows and bus route and pickup/drop-off management.
Sentral’s breadth is its main distinction. Wellbeing incident tracking, teacher tasks, transport arrangements and parent messaging sit alongside core student administration rather than requiring separate operational systems. Its integration and platform fit includes Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, third-party integrations and API access, while mobile apps extend access beyond the web platform. Schools prioritizing wellbeing and transport should consider Sentral when they want these functions alongside finance, admissions and academic administration. Schools seeking a narrowly focused tool or a clearly published, self-serve price may prefer an alternative.
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Sentral fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Student limit | Not verified |
| Attendance tracking | Yes |
| Gradebook | Yes |
| Parent portal | Yes |
| Fee management | Yes |
| Admissions and enrollment | Yes |
| Transport management | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Xero, Microsoft Dynamics |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | sentral.com.au |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Sentral integrations
Sentral lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Xero
- Microsoft Dynamics
Alternatives to Sentral
- Blackbaud Student Information SystemA broad SIS for private K–12 schools, especially those in the Blackbaud ecosystem.9.2
- iSAMSA broad school information system with APIs, portals, billing and learning integrations.8.8
- Infinite CampusA mature SIS covering core records, enrollment, attendance, grading, portals, and administration.8.7
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