Van der Westhuizen (2002:152; Hoy & Miskel 1987:241) stated that a school with a healthy organizational structure is not subjected to undue pressure from the community, has a principal who gives dynamic guidance, a teaching staff who are dedicated and learners who are motivated, has goals that are attainable and have sufficient resources. Thus, organizational health refers to the “manner in which the members of the organization (school) manage to optimally utilize the resources at their disposal within their working environment.”