This research aims to reveal the differences between the performance of bachelor degree holder teachers and that of non-degree holder teachers of elementary schools in Kupang. It applies the survey method. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaire was measured using the Product Moment Correlation formula, and its reliability was measured using Alfa Cronbach formula. The data analysis used the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test with the help of the SPSS

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... m. The result of the study shows that there is a significant average difference between the teaching performance of bachelor degree holder teachers and that of non-degree holder teachers of elementary schools in Kupang. There is a significant average difference between the personality competence of bachelor degree holder teachers and that of non-degree holder teachers. There is a significant average difference between the paedagogic competence of bachelor degree holder teachers and that of non-degree holder teachers. There is a significant average difference between the social competence of bachelor degree holder teachers and that of non-degree holder teachers. Therefore, it is suggested that non-degree holder teachers keep improving their academic qualification and work performance through varieties of self-development efforts.