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Best Online Text Messaging Service For Schools
Send instant alerts and reminders to parents, students, and staff. Reduce admin costs and improve engagement across schools, TAFEs, and universities with a reliable SMS solution.
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Learn how Notifyre's SMS service facilitates communication between parents, students, and teachers in educational institutions
How to Use Online SMS in Education
Emergency SMS Alerts
Instantly deliver emergency alerts and time-sensitive notifications, such as bushfire warnings and school lockdowns, to parents via SMS. Easily reach your audience at scale with Notifyre's bulk SMS notification service.
Appointment Reminders
Remind parents and students of upcoming events, deadlines, and appointments to reduce missed engagements and improve communication via online SMS, API, or email to SMS. Notifyre's text message reminder service keeps your school community informed and engaged.
Feedback Surveys
Gather instant feedback from parents, students, and staff members with SMS surveys. Gain valuable insights to improve educational processes and enhance the learning experience through Notifyre's SMS service.
SMS for Education
Helping educational institutions including schools and universities communicate effectively and reliably between students, parents, teachers, staff and more.
No matter the type of educational institution, Notifyre’s online SMS service is designed to ensure all parties are connected and informed on time, every time. Integrate text messaging into current business workflows to streamline communications across early learning centres, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
SIMPLE USABILITY
User-friendly platform for all teachers, administration and staff
Notifyre’s easy-to-use platform allows all teachers, administration team members and other staff to easily send and receive text messages through their desired channel. Reach parents in minutes to inform them of their child’s absence, if children are sick or other emergency situations in real-time. Improve student attendance with text messages alerting them on upcoming exams, excursions, assignment deadlines and more.
HOW TO SEND & RECIEVE
Online SMS Gateway
Online SMS Platform
Quickly and easily build and launch SMS campaigns to individuals or groups of contacts in one simple step. No setup required – be up and running in minutes.
Explore SMS Online Email to SMS
Turn any email into an SMS message with our email to SMS feature. Compatible with all major email clients including Gmail®, Outlook®, Yahoo® and more.
Explore Email to SMS SMS API Gateway
Our powerful SMS API enables integration directly with existing business applications and software to enhance communications workflows.
Explore SMS API SMS Integration with Zapier
Send SMS messages automatically and connect with 7000+ apps using the Notifyre + Zapier integration.
Explore Zapier Aussie built & 5-star Aussie service
Our dedicated team are here to help. We are 100% committed to providing the very best in unified messaging with good old-fashioned service.
Notifyre is packed with online SMS features
Send and Receive
Compatible with desktop, mobile and tablet Works with Gmail™, Outlook™, Yahoo!® and more Integrate with 7000+ apps via Zapier API Gateway access and webhooks for custom integrations Use webhooks Global SMS messaging Twilio® switch via Twexit (minimal code) No additional software required Pay-as-you-go SMS sending Virtual SMS Number (incurs extra charge*) 99.99% server uptime SMS Essentials
Bulk SMS sending SMS scheduling Mail merge text message fields Free message replies for 48 hours SMS Sender ID (alpha & numeric) Import 100,000+ contacts at once Edit individual contact details Create contact groups Unsubscribe management Admin and Reporting
Unlimited users User permission controls Email delivery notifications Email send and receive permissions SMS cost estimator Activate auto Top Up SMS reply email notifications Live campaign reporting Activity log reports (Option to export) Export contacts Security and Reliability
ISO 27001 certified Data Privacy compliant Encrypted cloud storage 99.99% server uptime API access tokens Secure payment gateway powered by Stripe Multi-factor authentication BAAs & SLAs available Stripe credit card security (SOC1 & SOC2 compliant) Login attempt tracking Australian owned and operated Explore SMS for Education
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
Improve workplace efficiency and reduce organisational costs
Empower administration team members and other staff in all educational institutions to start two-way conversations with parents, teachers and students through text messaging. Effectively communicate student performance, parent-teacher interviews, events, exam results, assignment outcomes and more. Reduce incoming phone calls and keep all parties in-the-loop with text.
Manage replies effortlessly
Unlock our SMS Conversations tool when you send online text messages with a virtual SMS number. Set up your online SMS inbox today. Instantly reply to students, parents, or teachers in Conversations Receive SMS replies to email Set up auto replies with SMS API Easily manage read and unread messages online
Instantly reply to students, parents, or teachers in Conversations Receive SMS replies to email Set up auto replies with SMS API Easily manage read and unread messages online 
Virtual MMS number
Need to ask parents or teachers to send images to your virtual number? Use an MMS compatible virtual number to receive media files online. View images and download media files when you need in SMS Activity. For maximum efficiency link up Notifyre's SMS API to automatically receive MMS to your school’s information systems.
Automatically manage opt outs with Notifyre’s unsubscribe link
Notifyre’s SMS service offers contact opt out tools. Use the Notifyre unsubscribe link when sending an online SMS. If a contact clicks this link, they are automatically unsubscribed from receiving messages from your business. View unsubscribed contacts in your address book in the online SMS platform.
Rated 4.7/5 based on 1187 reviews
5.0 
Amazing and Easy to Use
Love this SMS service. It's cheap and easy to use, will definitely be moving over to Notifyre full time.
Declan M
Verified User
05 May 2025
Trustpilot
5.0
Top-Notch Service
Notifyre is packed with features, yet it is incredibly user-friendly, making it easy for us to use every day. The customer service is top notch, and the platform is perfect for any business needing to send SMS or faxes. With flexible pricing options through affordable plans or pay-as-you-go, it’s both simple and cost-effective. Huge thanks so Joe and the team!
Post & Print Supply Co Pty Ltd
Verified User
24 March 2025
Google
5.0
Unbeatable Customer Service
Overall I am very pleased with the customer support, the intuitiveness of the system, and the speed at which the messages go out. I plan to work with Notifyre for a very long time.
Neil P
Creative Director
04 February 2025
SourceForge
5.0
User-friendly and Efficient
My overall experience with the SMS service has been largely positive. The user-friendly interface and efficient functionality make it easy to navigate and utilise. The quality of the service stands out, particularly given its competitive pricing, which is significantly more affordable than other brands. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of reliable SMS communication.
Cristina L
CEO
21 October 2024
SourceForge
5.0
Great Onboarding and Kickoff
Happy with my experience so far. I really enjoyed working with Notifyre so far. The experience has been stress-free and the team are very helpful and responsive. Easy to setup, support are very helpful and responsive. The platform is intuitive, user-friendly and easy to manage.
Jayme D
Marketing Director
10 October 2024
SourceForge
5.0
No Hidden Fees
Finally, something without hidden fees. Easy to navigate and start sending messages. Customer service has been great. I like that it's prepaid and easy to use. So far I have found everything very good.
Mary
Finance
02 October 2024
Capterra
5.0
Affordable and Easy
Priced well for small business. Allows multiple users. Good support.
Sarah
Professional Training & Coaching
08 August 2024
Capterra
5.0
Service Has Been Excellent
I wanted to share my positive experience with Notifyre. The service has been excellent. It's user-friendly, I appreciate the no lock-in contracts, and no hidden fees. I'm also impressed with the follow-up and assistance I've received from Joe.
Karl F
Verified User
08 March 2025
Google
5.0
Highly Recommended
Everything is working and Joseph kept checking in to see how things were going. They are a very personal company and it feels like we have met face to face even though we have not. I highly recommend them to any one needing a SMS solution.
Andrew D
SMS User
20 August 2024
Google
5.0
Best in the Market
Notifyre makes SMS so simple and lightning fast and a great value for money offering.
Brent C
Non-profit Organisation
9 May 2024
Trustpilot
5.0
Very Good Product
Product seems very good and the staff were helpful and proactive.
Stewart A
Verified User
1 Aug 2025
Google
5.0
Excellent Value
Excellent Value. Very easy to use. Sales and support staff were incredibly responsive and helpful in getting my SMS set up and running. Costs are straight forward and upfront. Customer for life.
Bertrand W
Verified User
5 Aug 2025
Trustpilot
5.0
Amazing and Easy to Use
Love this SMS service. It's cheap and easy to use, will definitely be moving over to Notifyre full time.
Declan M
Verified User
05 May 2025
Trustpilot
5.0
Top-Notch Service
Notifyre is packed with features, yet it is incredibly user-friendly, making it easy for us to use every day. The customer service is top notch, and the platform is perfect for any business needing to send SMS or faxes. With flexible pricing options through affordable plans or pay-as-you-go, it’s both simple and cost-effective. Huge thanks so Joe and the team!
Post & Print Supply Co Pty Ltd
Verified User
24 March 2025
Google
5.0
Unbeatable Customer Service
Overall I am very pleased with the customer support, the intuitiveness of the system, and the speed at which the messages go out. I plan to work with Notifyre for a very long time.
Neil P
Creative Director
04 February 2025
SourceForge
5.0
User-friendly and Efficient
My overall experience with the SMS service has been largely positive. The user-friendly interface and efficient functionality make it easy to navigate and utilise. The quality of the service stands out, particularly given its competitive pricing, which is significantly more affordable than other brands. I would highly recommend it to anyone in need of reliable SMS communication.
Cristina L
CEO
21 October 2024
SourceForge
5.0
Great Onboarding and Kickoff
Happy with my experience so far. I really enjoyed working with Notifyre so far. The experience has been stress-free and the team are very helpful and responsive. Easy to setup, support are very helpful and responsive. The platform is intuitive, user-friendly and easy to manage.
Jayme D
Marketing Director
10 October 2024
SourceForge
5.0
No Hidden Fees
Finally, something without hidden fees. Easy to navigate and start sending messages. Customer service has been great. I like that it's prepaid and easy to use. So far I have found everything very good.
Mary
Finance
02 October 2024
Capterra
5.0
Affordable and Easy
Priced well for small business. Allows multiple users. Good support.
Sarah
Professional Training & Coaching
08 August 2024
Capterra
5.0
Service Has Been Excellent
I wanted to share my positive experience with Notifyre. The service has been excellent. It's user-friendly, I appreciate the no lock-in contracts, and no hidden fees. I'm also impressed with the follow-up and assistance I've received from Joe.
Karl F
Verified User
08 March 2025
Google
5.0
Highly Recommended
Everything is working and Joseph kept checking in to see how things were going. They are a very personal company and it feels like we have met face to face even though we have not. I highly recommend them to any one needing a SMS solution.
Andrew D
SMS User
20 August 2024
Google
5.0
Best in the Market
Notifyre makes SMS so simple and lightning fast and a great value for money offering.
Brent C
Non-profit Organisation
9 May 2024
Trustpilot
5.0
Very Good Product
Product seems very good and the staff were helpful and proactive.
Stewart A
Verified User
1 Aug 2025
Google
5.0
Excellent Value
Excellent Value. Very easy to use. Sales and support staff were incredibly responsive and helpful in getting my SMS set up and running. Costs are straight forward and upfront. Customer for life.
Bertrand W
Verified User
5 Aug 2025
Trustpilot
SMS TEMPLATES
Practical text message templates for the education industry
Enrolment and term alerts
Hi {first.name}, you have successfully been enrolled in {class.name} for {semester.period}. Your class starts on {class.date} at {class.time}. Reply STOP to Opt Out.
School event notifications
School event reminder: your attendance is required for {event.name} at {event.time} {event.place}. Please arrive 30 minutes prior. Reply STOP to Opt Out.
Emergency alerts to parents
Hi {first.name}, your child, {child.name} is currently feeling unwell. We have given {him/her} some {medication.name} and will continue to monitor {him/her} closely. Reply STOP to Opt Out.
Parent-teacher interview scheduling
Hi {first.name}, your parent-teacher interview for {child.name} with {teacher.name} has been booked for {interview.date} at {interview.time}. Please reply Y to confirm. Reply STOP to Opt Out.
Absent student notifications
Hi {first.name}, your child, {child.name} was absent from {class.name} today at {class.time}. Please reply to this SMS to explain the situation or call us on {phone.number}. Reply STOP to Opt Out.
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Transform your communication strategy with Notifyre's online SMS service
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