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Purpose This study examines the relationship between headteachers and teachers and its effects on the role of trust in Malaysian high performing schools through the dyadic relationship theoretical approach. Design/methodology/approach Using a survey questionnaire, a total of 199 teachers from five high-performing schools were selected as respondents for data collection. Before proceeding with inferential statistical analysis, teachers were separated into the ‘in-group’ and ‘out-group’. Findings The findings revealed that teachers from both groups perceived that their facets of trust are strongly associated with the type of relationship they have with their school leaders. The results also demonstrate that quality of dyadic relationships between headteachers and teachers moderately influences teachers’ trust. Practical implications The findings suggest that headteachers should always build good relationships with teachers to gain teachers’ trust for sustaining school effectiveness. The findings encourage t...