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Item The Factors Affecting School Leadership Effectiveness in Government Secondary Schools of Kirkos Sub City, Addis Ababa City Administration(Addis Ababa University, 2018-11) Melkamu Bekele; Demoze DegefaThis study has explored the key factors that have influenced the effectiveness of school leadership in government secondary schools within Kirkos Sub-City, Addis Ababa. Although the pivotal role of leadership in educational success has been widely acknowledged, limited understanding has persisted regarding how specific leadership styles, professional development, school climate, and external influences have interacted to shape leadership outcomes in this context. Adopting a mixed- method research design, the study integrated qualitative interviews with school leaders and quantitative surveys administered across four secondary schools, employing availability or convenience, simple random, purposive, and stratified sampling techniques. The findings have revealed that collaborative, instructional, and transformational leadership styles—supported by adequate institutional resources and activities, continuous professional learning, and high teacher morale—have significantly enhanced school effectiveness and educational outcomes. Conversely, dependence on transactional leadership and minimal community participation has tended to impede progress. The study has concluded that strengthening leadership capacity through staff collaboration, targeted professional development, positive school culture and climate, supportive policy frameworks, and greater stakeholder engagement has contributed to overall educational outcomes. That is effective leadership practices have driven institutional activities and contributed to holistic educational outcomes. It has recommended strategic investments in leadership training and the enhancement of school climate to improve educational outcomes and teacher satisfaction across the sub-city