Factors that affect pricing of secondary schools in Uganda. An econometric anlysis using UNHS data 2023/2024
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2026-05-11
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
This study examined the,” Factors that Determine Pricing of Secondary Schools in Uganda and
the main aim was to examine the factors that determine pricing of secondary schools in Uganda.
This study concentrated on specifically secondary schools within different regions of Uganda such
as Buganda, Teso, Karamoja, and Lango. The study adopted a quantitative research approach with
a descriptive, analytical research design. Data was extracted from the UNHS 2023/2024 report
and it was analyzed using descriptive methods such as mean and percentages and also analyzed
statistically with methods like correlation and regression under STATA. The study findings
revealed that the quality of school infrastructure and facilities is a key factor in determining how
much tuition secondary schools charge. It further revealed that the geographical location of
secondary schools positively determines the level of tuition fees at a insignificant level. Finally,
the study found that Operational cost to be an insignificant factor that positively determines tuition
fees in secondary schools after controlling for other variables. According to the study findings, it
is recommended that schools should invest in affordable but modernized infrastructure to improve
quality without excessively increasing tuition. Additionally, Parents should seek schools that
balance affordability with quality rather than basing decisions solely on location or prestige. The
government should also come in and strengthen regulatory frameworks to ensure that tuition
increases are justified and within reasonable limits. Finally, Researchers should conduct secondary
data analysis to measure the exact statistical strength of the relationships observed. The results in
this dissertation are expected to help parents make informed decisions while making choice of
secondary schools for their children by understanding factors affecting school fees. It is also
expected to guide school owners on sustainable and competitive fee setting strategies. It is also
anticipated to provide evidence to policy makers while coming up with fair and transparent tuition
fee policies.
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