SA-SAMS is a comprehensive, government-developed software platform that helps schools manage administration, academic information, reporting, and compliance. It is:

• Developed and maintained by the Department of Basic Education (DBE)
• Provided free of charge to all public schools
• Used nationwide as the standard tool for capturing school data

SA-SAMS ensures that school, district, provincial, and national data is captured consistently and accurately, forming the backbone of South Africa’s education information ecosystem.