Evaluating the Distribution and Predictive Ownership of Primary Schools in Tanzania Mainland Using Logistic Regression

Abstract

This study attempts to explore the distribution of primary schools and primary school teachers in Tanzania Mainland. To attain the objectives of this study the descriptive statistical analysis and logistic regression model were adopted. A total of 17,094 schools from all 26 regions of Tanzania mainland were considered. The findings revealed that there was an unequal distribution of primary schools as well as primary school teachers in Tanzania Mainland. Many permanent and temporary teachers were in the regions which have cities and towns than the regions with many rural areas. There were many permanent female teachers than permanent male teachers while in case of the temporary teachers’ male were more than female. Also, the data indicated that 94.1% of all schools were the government schools. Furthermore, the logistic regression results indicated that Permanent female teacher was negatively connected with non-government school while the permanent and temporary male teachers were likely to be in non-government school. Therefore, this study recommends the government and private institutions to ensure equal distribution of primary schools as well as primary school teachers in all regions depending on the education demand of each region in order to have the equal provision of sufficient education to all people.