Many factors can impact the academic performance of learners. One of these is tardiness. It may become a habit among some learners that can lead to more serious problems, such as a poor learning process. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the tardiness of Grade 7 learners and their academic performance. This study employed a descriptive research design, using a self-made research instrument, to assess the degree to which factors affect the tardiness of 102 Grade 7 learners. The results revealed that most respondents were female, had many siblings, lived farther from school, and lived with parents who had higher educational backgrounds. Overall, the degree to which factors affected the tardiness of Grade 7 learners was low. The level of academic performance of Grade 7 learners was satisfactory. There was a significant difference in the degree to which factors affected the tardiness of Grade 7 learners across three areas when compared according to their sex and parents’ highest educational attainment. Moreover, a significant difference was found in the academic performance level of Grade 7 learners when comparing them by sex and their parents’ highest educational attainment. Further, a significant relationship was found between the degree of factors affecting the tardiness and the level of academic performance of Grade 7 learners. Thus, addressing learners’ tardiness requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach that involves educators, parents, and stakeholders.