Welcome to new schools joining the Rise school system
The Rise SA team is excited about welcoming new schools that have joined the Rise program in the last couple of months. Being a one-stop school management system, the Rise school management system empowers schools in many ways.
Here are just some of the modules that are included in the Rise system:
2.Learner data module
Manage learners and guardians’ records at a click
Generate reports, class lists
3.Attendance management module
Learners’ attendance daily or per term per class
4.Behaviour module
5.Positive, negative incidents per class
6.Other school specific admin functions
Voters roll
Labels printing
Administrators workspace
7.The Rise communicator app
8.School-parent communicator
9.School Staff app
10.Textbooks retrieval module
Issue, return, audit
Assign to specific learners
11.Asset register
12.Manage assets, inventory items
13.Payment app
The Rise Communicator app is integrated with Payfast
14.Integrations
Integrated with a reputable debt collector
Integrated with SMS Web
15.Marks module
Mark sheets
16.Progress reports
If you would like to learn more how the Rise system can assist your school, please feel free to book a demo slot by clicking on this link
In an increasingly digital world that is developing at a rapid pace, schools are no longer just providers of education—they are dynamic institutions that need to keep up with times and that must manage complex systems including but not limited to finances, administration, marks, textbooks retrieval, communication and others.
Schools that have switched to the Rise school system have noticed a significant improvement in their school fee collection rate as well as general better governance on the finances side. Being an all-in-one school software, the Rise school management program is transforming how schools operate, with tailored solutions designed to meet their unique needs from day one.
One of the most significant areas of impact is in accounting for schools. Traditionally, managing school’s income and expenses required extensive manual input, spreadsheets, and a considerable margin for human error. Today’s modern school software platforms bring automation, accuracy, and clarity to finances for schools, streamlining everything from payroll and budgeting to procurement and compliance reporting. The Rise system is at the forefront of the latest school software innovation and optimization.
A key component of this financial transformation is fee management for schools. Collecting school fees timeously, accurately and efficiently and managing fee structures has always been a sensitive and time-consuming task for Bursars (Finance Officers). With intelligent school software, schools can now automate fee collection, send reminders, generate receipts, and even track arrears—making it easier for both the school and parents to stay on top of financial responsibilities.
But what truly sets Rise school management apart is not just their functionality—it’s their tailor-made onboarding process for each new school. When a school chooses to implement a new system, it often comes with anxiety about disruption and a steep learning curve. That’s why we invest in a welcoming, customized onboarding journey that adapts to the size, culture, and administrative structure of the school while having a well set out process that schools can easily follow.
Here’s what that looks like:
1. Initial Discovery
Each onboarding begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the school’s current processes, pain points, and aspirations. This allows the team to map out a migration and setup plan that reflects the school’s reality—not a generic template.
2. Customized Configuration
No two schools are the same. From unique fee structures to custom reporting needs, the software is configured to reflect the school's exact operational logic. Whether it's aligning academic years, setting up user roles, or integrating with existing accounting systems, everything is carefully tailored.
3. Training & Support
Effective onboarding isn’t just about software—it’s about people. Staff are trained in practical, scenario-based sessions so they feel confident using the system. Real-time support ensures a smooth transition, and follow-up check-ins help refine usage as the school settles in.
4. Ongoing Optimization
As the school grows, so too do its needs. Good school software adapts with scalable modules and continued advisory support to help leadership make informed decisions about their finances, accounting, and administration long term.
Welcoming a new school into a management system is more than just importing data—it’s about building a partnership. With the right tools and a thoughtful onboarding process, schools can gain visibility, control, and confidence in how they run their institutions.
As the demand for transparency, efficiency, and accountability rises, so too does the importance of reliable, flexible school software that empowers education through better management. And it all begins with a smart, tailored onboarding journey that puts each school’s unique needs first.
Experience Rise School Management in Action
Discover how Rise can take your school's operations to new heights.
Join us for a Rise-In-Action Day and see firsthand how our platform streamlines administration, finance, reporting, and communication.
📩 To book your 30-minute session, simply email us at info@risebiz.co.za with your preferred time slot. Our team will confirm and share the next steps.
If you can't attend the Rise-in-action Day, please feel free to book a demo slot with our consultant that used the Rise system for 4 years at a leading school in Cape Town.
Accounting for schools, school software, fee management system
The Rise SA team is excited about welcoming new schools that have joined the Rise program in the last couple of months. Being a one-stop school management system, the Rise school management system empowers schools in many ways.
Here are just some of the modules that are included in the Rise system:
- Financial module
- School specific
- Access school fees balances at a click
- Integrated with Learner Data, a Communicator App
- Get more school fees in
- Streamline income and expense management with drill down reports
- Send statements to inactive learners to recover debt
2.Learner data module
Manage learners and guardians’ records at a click
Generate reports, class lists
- Save big on time and paper
- Access school fees balances for each learner at a click
- Access crucial information for learners / guardians
- Full integration with Finances
3.Attendance management module
Learners’ attendance daily or per term per class
- Keep track of attendance from the system or the app
- Notify parents via the Communicator app, email or SMS
4.Behaviour module
5.Positive, negative incidents per class
- Track positive and negative incidents
- Save big on paper and time from the system or the app.
- Notify parents of incidents via the Communicator app, SMS and email
6.Other school specific admin functions
Voters roll
Labels printing
Administrators workspace
- Save time and resources
7.The Rise communicator app
8.School-parent communicator
9.School Staff app
- Communicate with parents a click
- Save thousands on paper and resources
10.Textbooks retrieval module
Issue, return, audit
Assign to specific learners
- Efficient and streamlined textbooks keeping
- Manage textbooks from one place
11.Asset register
12.Manage assets, inventory items
- Keep track of assets, inventory items under one umbrella
13.Payment app
The Rise Communicator app is integrated with Payfast
- Get more school fees in
- Parents can pay for school fees from the app
14.Integrations
Integrated with a reputable debt collector
Integrated with SMS Web
- Use Rise with a debt collector
- Sms directly from Rise
15.Marks module
Mark sheets
16.Progress reports
- Email progress reports
- Parents can download reports as PDF files from the app
- Save big on paper and resources
If you would like to learn more how the Rise system can assist your school, please feel free to book a demo slot by clicking on this link
In an increasingly digital world that is developing at a rapid pace, schools are no longer just providers of education—they are dynamic institutions that need to keep up with times and that must manage complex systems including but not limited to finances, administration, marks, textbooks retrieval, communication and others.
Schools that have switched to the Rise school system have noticed a significant improvement in their school fee collection rate as well as general better governance on the finances side. Being an all-in-one school software, the Rise school management program is transforming how schools operate, with tailored solutions designed to meet their unique needs from day one.
One of the most significant areas of impact is in accounting for schools. Traditionally, managing school’s income and expenses required extensive manual input, spreadsheets, and a considerable margin for human error. Today’s modern school software platforms bring automation, accuracy, and clarity to finances for schools, streamlining everything from payroll and budgeting to procurement and compliance reporting. The Rise system is at the forefront of the latest school software innovation and optimization.
A key component of this financial transformation is fee management for schools. Collecting school fees timeously, accurately and efficiently and managing fee structures has always been a sensitive and time-consuming task for Bursars (Finance Officers). With intelligent school software, schools can now automate fee collection, send reminders, generate receipts, and even track arrears—making it easier for both the school and parents to stay on top of financial responsibilities.
But what truly sets Rise school management apart is not just their functionality—it’s their tailor-made onboarding process for each new school. When a school chooses to implement a new system, it often comes with anxiety about disruption and a steep learning curve. That’s why we invest in a welcoming, customized onboarding journey that adapts to the size, culture, and administrative structure of the school while having a well set out process that schools can easily follow.
Here’s what that looks like:
1. Initial Discovery
Each onboarding begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the school’s current processes, pain points, and aspirations. This allows the team to map out a migration and setup plan that reflects the school’s reality—not a generic template.
2. Customized Configuration
No two schools are the same. From unique fee structures to custom reporting needs, the software is configured to reflect the school's exact operational logic. Whether it's aligning academic years, setting up user roles, or integrating with existing accounting systems, everything is carefully tailored.
3. Training & Support
Effective onboarding isn’t just about software—it’s about people. Staff are trained in practical, scenario-based sessions so they feel confident using the system. Real-time support ensures a smooth transition, and follow-up check-ins help refine usage as the school settles in.
4. Ongoing Optimization
As the school grows, so too do its needs. Good school software adapts with scalable modules and continued advisory support to help leadership make informed decisions about their finances, accounting, and administration long term.
Welcoming a new school into a management system is more than just importing data—it’s about building a partnership. With the right tools and a thoughtful onboarding process, schools can gain visibility, control, and confidence in how they run their institutions.
As the demand for transparency, efficiency, and accountability rises, so too does the importance of reliable, flexible school software that empowers education through better management. And it all begins with a smart, tailored onboarding journey that puts each school’s unique needs first.
Experience Rise School Management in Action
Discover how Rise can take your school's operations to new heights.
Join us for a Rise-In-Action Day and see firsthand how our platform streamlines administration, finance, reporting, and communication.
📩 To book your 30-minute session, simply email us at info@risebiz.co.za with your preferred time slot. Our team will confirm and share the next steps.
If you can't attend the Rise-in-action Day, please feel free to book a demo slot with our consultant that used the Rise system for 4 years at a leading school in Cape Town.
Accounting for schools, school software, fee management system
