A private education business model for township students in Gauteng schools
Date
2021
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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
South Africa’s (RSA) public education system is in a crisis with many of the public schools offering poor quality of education. The study developed an inclusive private education business model for township students. Previous work has focused on school choice, impact of regulations on Low Fee Private Schools (LFPS) and Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Schools, academic performance. There is little known about PPP schools in South Africa and LFPS in townships areas in South Africa. Quality education increases employment opportunities, reduces poverty levels, and increases opportunities to skills development. If not received, the inverse is true.
The study presented a review of literature comprising an analysis of the research problem with a focus on symptoms, root causes, and consequences of poor-quality
education in public schools. A qualitative research strategy is chosen and a case study research design. The study used semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire. A purposive sampling strategy was selected. A total of twenty-one people participated in the study. The study used content analysis to analyse data, including theme identification and code labels. The evidence of the study suggests that parents living in the township are open and willing to send their children to a township private school on condition that it is affordable. Partnerships are central to deliver quality education, it is important for schools in general to partner with various stakeholders including corporate, government, financial institutions, parents and other. Township schools need to have a deep understanding of the community needs, the complex social issues and therefore tailor services accordingly. One of the key service offerings for township schools suggested by research is social support services and remedial. Social support includes counselling, career planning and other. The proposed solution must be inclusive, affordable, holistic, and equitable. There is, however, a considerable number of parents who are happy with the quality of education in the public schools. The research findings suggest that there is a demand for quality education in the townships
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A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2021
Keywords
Private education, Township schools, Township students, Gauteng schools, Private education mode, UCTD
Citation
Matli, Mmasechaba. (2021). A private education business model for township students in Gauteng schools [Master’s dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WireDSpace.https://hdl.handle.net/10539/41347