Abstract:
The major purpose of the study was to compare the performance of Community
Model Schools and Government Girls Primary Schools in Punjab focusing staff
qualifications and the overall performance. The target population of the study
comprised of all Community Model Schools and Govt. Girls Primary Schools in the
Punjab. However, the accessible population was 350 schools (175 Community Model
Schools and 175 Govt. Girls Primary Schools) from 35 districts of Punjab. From each
district 10 headmistresses, 20 teachers, 100 students, 100 parents, and ten
administrators were randomly selected. For in depth study of both types of schools,
six case studies (three Community Model Schools and three Govt. Girls Primary
Schools) were also conducted. The instruments of data collection (questionnaires and
interview schedules) were developed and validated. The data were collected through
mail and personal visits. The analyses were made using SPSS. The major finding of
the study highlighted that the academic and professional qualifications of the
headmistresses and physical facilities of Community Model Schools were better than
those of the Govt. Girls Primary Schools. These schools had low drop out, better
school performance, better maintenance of enrollment record, academic performance
record, availability of computers and playground than that of Govt. Girls Primary
Schools. The significant inference of the study is that better qualifications of school
headmistresses and better physical facilities have positive relationship with school
overall performance.
