This survey research conducted was to find out the effects of broken homes of primary school pupils academic achievement in some Mpongwe Primary Schools. Three objectives and three research questions where formulated to guide the study. The population of the study consists of all the pupils in three selected schools in Mpongwe Area. Through the process of simple random sampling a total number of 100 pupils were selected to participate in the study. The major instrument used for collecting data was a questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed through the use of simple percentages. It was discovered, based on the analysis that most of the respondents were not staying with their parents. They performed below expectation due to lack of security, care and discipline. Their school fees are not being paid in time. On the basis of such findings, recommendation were made that, Zambian Government should create academic and counsel unit in Primary School with adequate funds where students from broken homes would be given proper guidance and counseling concerning their psychological and social problem.
