The performance of the principal of SD Negeri is the positive or negative behavior of the principal of SD in achieving SD goals. This study found that: (1) self-determination affects the work motivation of primary school principals by 25.3%; (2) organizational culture affects the work motivation of primary school heads in Aceh Besar District by 27.9%; (3) self-determination affects the job satisfaction of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 27.1%; (4) organizational culture affects the job satisfaction of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 21.5%; (5) self-determination affects the performance of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 20.2%; (6) organizational culture affects the performance of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 17.5%; (7) work motivation affects the performance of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 18.9%, and (8) job satisfaction affects the performance of primary school principals in Aceh Besar District by 24.5%. Based on the results of the study, it found that self-determination, organizational culture, work motivation, and job satisfaction had a positive and significant effect on the performance of the principal of SD Negeri in Aceh Besar District, Aceh Province. Keywords: Self-determination, Organizational Culture, Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Principal Performance.