ABSTRACT School principals must grasp the dimensions of school management system to enhance instruction and student learning. In this process, it is considered that five management aspects support it. These are leading the school, shaping the school's future, leadership and teachers' professional development, focusing on the individual and finally, managing the school-community relationships. It is matter of question if principals have their own priorities among these roles while carrying out their duties on daily basis. Therefore, this qualitative study purposed to discover school principals' role priorities among the roles mentioned here during their daily administrative practices. Results reveal that principals of this sample carry on “leading the school” role primarily having no or little time, authority or interest in the other management aspects during a one-day-experience. It can be concluded that principals conduct administrative chores like paperwork, answer phones, attend meetings and follow daily routine of the school. Key words: School administration, principal, principal roles, role priority
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