Transitioning from Maze to Civica School Manager

This case study outlines the transition from Maze to Civica School Manager (CSM) for a group of Australian independent schools. The objective of this transition was to improve reporting, compliance, and educational outcomes through a modern school management platform. The previous technology, Maze, was not sustainable, particularly in terms of data quality and accessibility for remote schools. The decision to upgrade to CSM was influenced by existing relationships and specialist knowledge. The new platform accommodates cultural diversity and allows for documentation of passive enrolments, which is essential for student re-engagement. Establishing a single source of truth was a key goal, and CSM has achieved this while managing the risks associated with multiple connected applications. Civica's Datacentre was chosen to handle IT operations, allowing the school's IT team to focus on enhancing educational tools rather than troubleshooting. Compliance with government reporting requirements is also addressed through accurate attendance records in CSM, ensuring adherence to current specifications.