Edge Learning Solutions - Edge SMS Features and Benefits

Edge Learning Solutions is your one-stop shop for all your Student Management System needs.

Our software is designed to simplify administrative tasks, streamline communication and create a better learning journey for staff, students and their whānau.

By choosing Edge you can reduce up to 7 other systems - remove the hassle of managing multiple systems, by centralising your software with Edge you'll reduce costs and enhance efficiency - all without any additional charges!

Edge is proud to be one of the first Student Management System providers in Aotearoa to be officially awarded the Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) Vendor Badge.

Our security practices are based on global information security standards, and we store all information in an ISO 27001 data centre to demonstrate our commitment to security and privacy.

This badge recognises our commitment to providing a secure, trusted, and future-ready digital platform for schools, students, and whānau.

	EDGE	NZ SMS PROVIDER #1	NZ SMS PROVIDER #2
SCHOOL/PARENT COMMUNICATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Sports Management	✓
Career planning & leaving options	✓
School websites
Newsletters	✓	✓	✓
Early notification	✓	✓	✓
Permissions & consents	✓	✓	✓
Donation & fees management	✓	✓	✓
Payments	✓		✓
Online shop
Library management	✓
Policies & documentation
HR & Payroll
Professional learning & development	✓	✓	✓
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Fundraising	✓
Visitor Management	✓
Accounts/Finance	✓	✓	✓
Staff roster & relievers	✓
STUDENT MANAGEMENT & ENGAGEMENT
Student Voice	✓	✓	✓
School Lunches
Subject selection	✓
Timetabling (secondary)	✓
Interview booking	✓		✓
Caregiver reports	✓	✓	✓
Teaching groups	✓	✓	✓
Enrolment	✓	✓	✓
Student identity & demographics	✓	✓	✓
Caregiver details	✓	✓	✓
SMS (SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
Reporting & analytics	✓	✓	✓
Attendance	✓	✓	✓
ENROLMENT & TRANSITION
Tertiary entry assistance	✓
International student recruitment & enrolment
STAR & Gateway	✓
Enrolment portal	✓	✓	✓
Scholarships
NCEA	✓
Cross-school data transfer	✓
Recording progress & achievement	✓	✓	✓
CLASSROOM & LEARNING
Virtual classroom
Assessment	✓	✓	✓
Planning tools	✓	✓	✓
Evidence of learning	✓	✓	✓
E-Portfolio			✓
Learning analytics	✓		✓
Online courses			✓
Learning resources
Learning support	✓	✓	✓
Classroom placement	✓
Connected STEM kits
Study tools
Curriculum refresh	✓	✓	✓
WELLBEING
Medical & incident management	✓	✓
Wellbeing check-in
Harm reporting
Counselling management	✓
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Data integration	✓		✓
Single sign-on	✓		✓
Assistive technology	✓
Device management
Cyber safety ST4S	✓	✓
RESOURCE/ROOM BOOKING	✓		✓
SPECIAL NEEDS		✓
ACTIVITIES REPORTING		✓
PRIZE GIVING REPORTING	✓
MAIL MERGE	✓
PASTORAL/ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATIONS TO STAFF	✓
PASTORAL NOTIFICATIONS TO CAREGIVERS	✓
HEALTH & SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS TO STAFF	✓	✓
HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS TO CAREGIVERS	✓	✓
FREE 0800 SUPPORT	✓