School Management System Project
A School Management System in PHP and MySQL for students, teachers, classes, attendance, exams, fees and parent communication.
- PHP
- CodeIgniter
- MySQL
- Remote setup included
See the project running first, then pay.
What is the School Management System?
The School Management System is a web application that brings the scattered records of a school - students, teachers, classes, attendance, and fees - into one organised platform. Administrators can enrol students, assign them to classes and sections, manage teacher profiles, and publish notices, while teachers record daily attendance and enter examination marks that are instantly available to the office. Parents and students gain a clear view of attendance percentages, grades, and fee dues without repeated visits to the school.
The fee module tracks payments, generates receipts, and flags outstanding balances, removing the confusion of manual ledgers. Built on PHP with the CodeIgniter framework and a MySQL database, the project follows the MVC pattern so that controllers, models, and views remain neatly separated and simple to extend. Role-based authentication ensures admins, teachers, and students each reach only their permitted screens, keeping sensitive academic data safe.
Summary reports on class strength, attendance trends, and fee collection give the management actionable insight into how the school is running. Because the complete source code and documentation are included, students can study how enrolment, attendance, and grading modules connect together. This mini project is an excellent choice for learners who want a realistic, well-structured example of an academic administration system.
Key Features
Main things you can do with the School Management System.
- Student admission and profile records
- Class and section management
- Daily attendance by teachers
- Exam marks entry and report cards
- Fee collection with receipts and due list
- Teacher timetable and subject allocation
- Notice board for students and parents
- Parent login to track progress
Project Modules
The project is divided into these modules. Each one has its own screens and tasks.
1Admin
- Manage classes, sections and subjects
- Add teachers and staff
- Set fee structure
- Publish notices
2Teacher
- Mark attendance
- Enter exam marks
- Upload homework
- View timetable
3Student / Parent
- View attendance and marks
- Download report card
- Check fee dues
- Read notices
4Accounts
- Collect fees
- Print receipts
- Track pending fees
- Fee reports
What You Get
Everything you need to submit, run and explain the project.
Complete Source Code
Full, working source code with clean folder structure and helpful comments. No locked or hidden files.
Database File
Ready-to-use MySQL database with tables and sample data, so the project runs on day one.
Project Documentation
Full project report in Word and PDF: abstract, SRS, ER diagram, DFD (level 0, 1, 2), use case and class diagrams, screenshots, testing and conclusion.
PPT Presentation
A 15–20 slide presentation for your seminar, review or final viva. Easy to edit with your name and college.
Remote Project Setup
We connect to your laptop with AnyDesk or Google Meet, install everything and run the project for you.
Project Explanation
A simple walkthrough of the code and flow, plus common viva questions, so you can explain it with confidence.
Project Documentation includes
- Certificate, acknowledgement and abstract
- Introduction, problem statement and objectives
- Existing system vs proposed system
- Software Requirement Specification (SRS)
- System design: ER diagram, DFD (level 0, 1, 2), use case and class diagrams
- Module description and screenshots
- Testing and test cases
- Conclusion, future scope and references
PPT Presentation slides
- Title and team details
- Introduction and problem statement
- Objectives
- Existing vs proposed system
- System architecture
- Modules
- Technology used
- Screenshots / demo
- Advantages and future scope
- Conclusion
Tech Stack
| Part | Technology | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript | Clean and mobile-friendly screens |
| Backend | PHP (CodeIgniter) | Business logic, login and validations |
| Database | MySQL | Stores users, records and reports |
| Server | Apache (XAMPP / WAMP) | Runs the project on your laptop |
Software and hardware requirements
- Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux laptop with 4 GB RAM or more
- XAMPP or WAMP (PHP 7.4 / 8.x, Apache, MySQL)
- Any modern browser: Chrome, Edge or Firefox
- VS Code or any code editor (to read and edit code)
How the School Management System Works
Login
Admin and users log in with their own account and role.
Daily work
Users add, search, update and view records from simple forms.
Save data
Every action is checked and saved safely in the MySQL database.
Reports
Admin sees dashboards and prints or downloads reports.
Remote Project Setup Guidance
Not sure how to run it? We set up the project on your laptop over AnyDesk or Google Meet. No need to visit us.
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Share your detailsTell us your laptop type (Windows / Mac) and a time that suits you.
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Install AnyDeskInstall free AnyDesk (or join Google Meet) and share the access code.
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We set it upWe install the required software, import the database and configure the web application.
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Test togetherWe run the project in front of you and check every main feature.
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Understand itWe explain the code, flow and database so you are ready for your viva.
- Install XAMPP and start Apache and MySQL from the XAMPP control panel.
- Copy the project folder into
C:\xampp\htdocs\(orhtdocson Mac). - Open
localhost/phpmyadmin, create a new database and import the.sqlfile we provide. - Open the database config file and enter your database name, username and password.
- Open
localhost/project-folderin your browser and log in with the admin details given in the documentation.
School Management System Images
What You Will Learn
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Details
Available- ProjectSchool Management System
- TypeMini Project
- CategoryManagement System
- LanguagePHP
- FrameworkCodeIgniter
- DatabaseMySQL
- DocumentationReport + PPT
- SetupRemote help
- DeliverySource Code + Documentation
