Elite And Government Secondary Schools’ Performance In Karachi, Pakistan: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

Purpose - The main objective of the study is to make ascertain the performance of Elite schools and Government secondary schools in Karachi pointing towards the social disparity with regard to underscore disadvantaged students of government schools in comparison to elite schools and the general performance and provision of overall facilities.

Design/Methodology/Sample – The research was exploratory (Quantitative) in nature. The target population of the study consists of all Elite and Govt. Secondary Schools in Karachi. For making this study accurate, a simple random sampling method was employed. The first hand (primary) data was collected from randomly selected stakeholders (headmistresses and teachers) of 10 elites and 10 government secondary schools within the specified area of Defense and Clifton in a non-contrived setting. The instruments of data collection (questionnaires, survey schedules) was developed and validated. The data was collected through mail and personal visits. The analysis was made and Hypotheses was tested by using Chi-square method.

Findings – The major finding of the study were highlighted the professional and academic biasness, indictment of teachers skills and inequality of mental and physical facilities involvement, to emphasize which type of schools had better school performance, low drop out, better maintenance of academic performance record, enrollment record, availability of computers and playground. The major inference of the study is that better qualifications of school teachers and headmistresses and better mental and physical facilities have positive relationship with school overall performance.

Research Limitations/Implications – This research was conducted in the urban context therefore they may not apply precisely to all of the respective type of schools throughout Pakistan, the data from rural schools and from members of other populations would have generated different results. The author draws attention to highlight the imbalance of giving equal opportunities and future prospects to all of the students in the country, whereas integrated and equitable system of education is vital need for nation building.