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    Statistiese kartering van faktorverwantskappe in die Suid-Afrikaanse openbare hoƫrskoolstelsel
    (Stellenbosch University, 2024-12) Becker, Esranel; Venter, Lieschen; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Logistics.
    This study develops a refined factor relationship mapping for learner progression in South African public high schools, with a specific focus on the Western Cape and Gauteng. Using data from the 2019 General Household Survey, quantitative techniques such as factor analysis, multilevel regression analysis, and structural equation modelling were applied to analyse the relationships between socioeconomic status, health, household conditions, and school factors. This study not only identifies key factors but also quantifies the relationship links between them and their cumulative influence on learner progression. The results show that stable family structures and higher household wealth are positively associated with improved academic outcomes, while lower food insecurity and reliable utilities promote learner retention. Socioeconomic status plays a key role in learner progression, highlighting the importance of stable home environments. Although health appears less prominent as a direct factor, environmental factors such as food insecurity and household wealth emerge as stronger predictors of learner outcomes than previously thought. This relationship model provides valuable insights for policy interventions aimed at reducing learner dropout rates and improving academic performance in South African high schools. It emphasises the necessity of improved household conditions as part of a broader strategy to enhance learner outcomes.