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Compass Education and Edrolo announce integration to simplify teaching and learning.
Compass Education, a leading provider of school management software for K–12 schools, has partnered with Edrolo, a results-focused, comprehensive Years
In 2010, John de la Motte and Lucas Filer founded Compass, driven by a shared passion for education and a firm belief in the transformative power of technology to enhance and streamline school processes. See how we did it.
Fifteen years ago, Compass was born from a simple dream of finding a better way to manage schools. John de la Motte and Lucas Filer set out to revolutionise how schools run through technology. What began as a small startup grew into a pioneering school management system and now supports 5,000 schools and 5 million users worldwide.
As education evolves, we remain committed to anticipating your needs and innovating solutions that drive better outcomes for your entire school community.
15 years of supporting schools, including large-scale, multi-campus deployments.
5,000+ schools and 5M users, with a retention rate of over 99%.
50+ modules, RESTful API and an expanding partner network.
ISO270001, PCI-DSS Level 1 and advanced encryption.
Continuously developed in collaboration with Australian schools.
270+ staff in Australia providing support and training on-site and online
(Shortlist and finalist in 4 categories)
(#3 in Aus)
(Top 10 finalist in Majors category)
Dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated: we aspire to break new ground. Guided by research, we constantly iterate and improve to deliver the best solution to meet the needs of our customers. We work to set the benchmark to always help.
When we face challenges together, few problems are unsolvable. We play to each other’s strengths and work collaboratively to achieve our shared objectives. We’re constantly creating products we stand behind in a workplace we’re proud of.
We plan and we prioritise, but we are still agile and responsive. We work with passion and urgency, but we measure and consider variables to deliver a high-quality solution. ‘Be Prepared’ is being ready, not reactive. We walk before we run, so we can outperform the competition and reach amazing heights they couldn’t conceive.
Teachers and students, principals and admin staff, parents, and guardians: school communities make Compass. They are the reason we work tirelessly to make their lives easier and help them bring their school’s vision to life. We understand their needs, goals and ambitions in order to do our best work.
At Compass, our pledge is to deliver excellence in school management to schools across Australia. We do this by providing best-in-class innovation, cutting-edge technology, and comprehensive ongoing support.
We understand the dedication and hard work it takes to run a school, and we’re proud to be your trusted partner every step of the way. We know that no two schools are the same, which is why our approach for each school is tailored to each community’s unique needs. Our team genuinely cares and understands Australian schools – we’re Australian, and our local support team works alongside schools supporting their operational needs.
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