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The study analysed the success factors of high-achieving secondary schools selected from
Kinondoni District in Dares-salaam region. Specifically, the study sought to: identify the
characteristics of students of high-achieving secondary schools that influence their
academic achievement; determine the contribution of teachers on students’ academic
achievement, identify the role of heads of schools on student academic achievement; and
to determine parental role in promoting academic performance of their children. Mixed
research methods approach was employed while data were gathered through
questionnaires, interviews, and documentary review. The target population consisted of 5
heads of schools, 5 academic teachers, 40 teachers and 65 students from the 5 selected
secondary schools leading to a sample size of 115 respondents. Purposive sampling was
used to select heads of schools and academic teachers. The qualitative data was analyzed
using thematic analysis while quantitative data from students’ and teachers’ questionnaires
were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics with the aid of the SPSS programme. The
reliability of instruments was tested through Cronbach Alpha scale yielding reliability
coefficient of 0.758. The validity of the instruments was established through consulting
several experts. The study revealed that there is a link between students’ characteristics
and academic achievement. The findings also showed that high-achieving schools are
staffed with teachers who have high expectations for all students. Furthermore, the study
revealed that parents’ involvement in the education of their children contributes to
academic achievement in high-achieving schools. Basing on the findings of the study it is
recommended that, students should be shaped by inflicting in them a set of core values
including respect, honesty, courage, and responsibility that could make learning effective.
Likewise, the study recommended that teachers and head of schools should be trained so
as to help them gain the required knowledge and skills. |
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