School Management System Development in Uganda: Features & Pricing

Running a school in Uganda is a complex logistical challenge. From tracking fee balances across thousands of students to generating report cards and managing staff payroll, manual systems are prone to error and "leakage."

In 2026, the best school management systems in Uganda are moving to the cloud, allowing headteachers and owners to manage their institutions from anywhere.

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1. Essential Features for a Modern Ugandan School

A good system shouldn't just store data; it should solve problems.

A. Fee Management & MoMo Integration

The most critical module for any school.

• Automatic Reconciliation: When a parent pays via MTN or Airtel Mobile Money, the system should automatically update the student's balance and send a receipt.
• Balance Alerts: Automatically send SMS reminders to parents with outstanding balances.

B. Academic Records & Report Cards

• Teacher Portals: Allow teachers to enter marks directly from their phones.
• Automated Grading: The system calculates positions, grades, and teacher comments instantly.
• Parent Portals: Parents log in to view and download report cards at the end of the term.

C. Attendance & Discipline

• Staff Tracking: Monitor when teachers arrive and leave.
• Student Attendance: Track daily attendance and notify parents if a child is absent.

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2. Why Custom-Built is Better for Your School

Many schools in Kampala use "generic" systems that are hard to use or lack local features (like MoMo). A custom system built by system developers in Uganda ensures:

1. Ease of Use: Even for non-technical staff.
2. Local Context: Handles local grading standards (e.g., UNEB formats).
3. Owner Control: The school owner has a dashboard showing real-time cash flow and academic performance.

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3. Pricing for School Systems in Uganda

• Small Nursery/Primary: 3M – 7M UGX.
• Mid-Sized Secondary: 10M – 20M UGX.
• Large Multi-Campus Institution: 35M+ UGX.

How Desishub is Revolutionizing Uganda's Schools

At Desishub Technologies, we build education systems that are incredibly fast and reliable. Using Next.js and Go, we've created platforms that handle tens of thousands of students without slowing down. We focus on transparency and security, ensuring your school's data is safe and your finances are perfectly tracked.

Ready to modernize your school? Consult with our Ed-Tech experts today.