BantuSchools Zimbabwe
School Management System
The Smart, Simple & Free School Management System for Every School in Zimbabwe.
BantuSchools helps schools go digital, save time, and focus on what matters most – our learners.
100% FREE
TO USE
No hidden fees. No catch. Empowering every school, every learner, every day.
Good news — you get full free access until 31 December 2026. Starting 1 January 2027, it's just $1 per pupil/month. We will remind you before anything changes.
Try live demoNo signup — explore with sample data
Our clients
Proudly supporting schools as they simplify administration and focus on their learners.
Discovery Nest ECD Centre

Oribi Junior School
Reekworth High School
Rujeko High School
SmartKidz Junior Academy
St Annes school

Test Centre Private College
Tots Academy
Treasured Gems
Westlea Infant School
All-in-one solution
Complete student records, enrolment, and class placement in one place.
Track invoices, payments, and outstanding balances with ease.
Assessments, grade entry, and results for every subject and term.
Build and share class schedules that staff and learners can rely on.
Announcements and updates that reach parents and staff quickly.
Teachers, roles, departments, and permissions for your whole team.
Attendance, performance, and enrolment insights at a glance.
Cloud-based — use on phone, tablet, or computer from any location.
From urban academies to rural primary schools — BantuSchools is designed around how Zimbabwean schools actually work.
“BantuSchools has transformed the way we manage our school. It's simple, effective and the best part – it's free!”
— Headmaster, Harare
BantuSchools FAQs
Clear answers about data ownership, security, parent access, pricing, exports, and leaving the platform.
Our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions explain how BantuSchools handles data and the responsibilities of schools using the platform.
Read our Terms and Privacy PolicyWe collect only the information necessary to provide our services. Access is restricted through secure user accounts and role-based permissions. We maintain audit logs, encrypt data during transmission, and follow recognised data-security best practices. We will continue reviewing our policies as the platform grows.
Data is securely stored on Amazon AWS cloud infrastructure. AWS provides multiple layers of protection, including encrypted HTTPS connections, secure authentication, controlled access permissions, backups, and continuous monitoring.
Your school always remains the owner of all data uploaded to BantuSchools, including student records, staff records, attendance, grades, reports, financial records, and other information. BantuSchools provides the secure platform used to store and manage that information.
Yes. Your school can request an export if it decides to stop using BantuSchools. The platform also includes reports that allow authorised users to export data in PDF and Excel formats.
Yes. After receiving your final data export, you may request permanent deletion. Once completed, your information will be removed from our production systems, subject to any legal or regulatory retention requirements.
No. BantuSchools is currently free to use until at least the end of 2026 as part of our mission to help Zimbabwean schools digitise their operations. Subscription plans may be introduced later, but schools will receive advance notice before any changes. Our objective is to keep the core platform affordable and accessible.
Yes. Schools are free to discontinue using BantuSchools at any time. There are no cancellation penalties for the free version of the platform.
With the school’s permission, parents and guardians can securely access their child’s information through the free BantuSphere mobile app or website using their own login.
We understand the responsibility schools have in protecting the personal information of learners, parents, and staff. Data security, privacy, and transparency are fundamental principles of BantuSchools.
We would be delighted to arrange a free demonstration, answer any additional questions, and show you how the platform works in practice.
Nico Chitsa
Founder – BantuSchools
Express interest — we onboard schools in phases and set everything up with you.