This thesis deals with factors that affect girls' participation 111 pnmary schools of TahtayrnKoraro Woreda. In undertaking the study, the descriptive survey method was used. Eightrnsample schools of the woreda were selected using simple random sampling method.rnQuestiofmaire, structured interview forms and document inspection forms were employed forrndata collection. The sample of the study includes 96 female pupils, 80 teachers (43 females, 37rnmales), 8 school directors (all males), and 24 parents (8 females, l6males). Percentage wasrnused in analyzing and reporting the results. The major findings show that, all the pupils arerncoming from rural and low income families. The enrollment rates of girls were higher thanrnboys, but all the school age girls' did not have the chance to get education. The dropout rate ofrnfemales is relatively higher than that of boys and their repetition rate is also higher than boys.rnEarly marriage, long distance from home to school, shortage of school facilities and lack ofrnmotivation and negative parental attitude towards female education were some of the factorsrnwhich affect girls' participation in school.rnRecommendations made include improve contact the need between schools and Parents,rnTeachers Associations create awareness of the society; improve the educational standard of thernparents. There is also need to communicate with donor agencies to assist for the low incomernpupil. Both the society and the government should improve the school facilities and that theteachers help the female pupils by giving them tutorial classes