This research focused on the topic of how administrative authority and servant leadership work together in the achievement of the goals of academic institutions. The research problem that the study sought to address was the lack of understanding of how servant leadership functions related to administrative authority functions in the realization of educational institution goals. This lack of understanding of combining servant leadership and administrative authority functions impacts administrators and employees in educational institutions, including teachers and students. The purpose of the study was to examine how servant leadership is related to administrative authority in the achievement of educational institution goals. The study was guided by one primary research question, which is, 'How do servant leadership functions relate to administrative authority functions in the attainment of educational institution goals'? The study was based on the theory of ontological conflict. A qualitative methodology based on a descriptive case study research design was used, and data was collected using interviews and observations. Fifteen school administrators were involved in the interview. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data, a process that led to four overarching themes. Under the first theme, the study established that a balance between administrative authority and servant leadership is essential in educational institutions. Theme 2 and Theme 3 highlighted outcomes such as collaboration, support, and improved job satisfaction resulting from this balance. However, Theme 4 emphasized that achieving these outcomes requires administrators to employ deliberate strategies in combining the two. The main implication is that successful integration demands detailed plans, suggesting an investment in leadership frameworks for training. Future research should utilize quantitative methods and involve diverse participant groups for more generalizable data. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]