Education in M.D. Kerian, Malaysia: official figures
Kerian had 69 government primary schools in mid-2025 (Ministry of Education). That is 8th highest of 38 among the 38 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
How many secondary schools are there in Kerian?
Kerian had 22 government secondary schools in mid-2025. That is joint 10th highest of 38 among the 38 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow many schools are there in Kerian?
There are 91 government primary and secondary schools in Kerian in all, or 53.6 per 100,000 residents. That is 6th highest of 38 among the 38 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyAre new schools opening in Kerian?
The count of government primary and secondary schools in Kerian was 91 in January 2022 and 91 in mid-2025.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyAre there universities in Kerian?
Kerian had no public university (IPTA) listed in 2025.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow M.D. Kerian compares with other cities in Malaysia
Government primary and secondary schools per 100,000 residents (2025)
M.D. Kerian ranks 6 of 38, highest first.
| Rank | City | Government primary and secondary schools per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | M.D. Kota Belud | 59.2 |
| 4 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 57.9 |
| 5 | M.P. Pontian | 56.2 |
| 6 | M.D. Kerian | 53.6 |
| 7 | M.D. Keningau | 52.0 |
| 8 | M.D. Baling | 51.7 |
| 9 | M.P. Temerloh | 49.3 |
Government primary schools (2025)
M.D. Kerian ranks 8 of 38, highest first.
| Rank | City | Government primary schools |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | M.P. Pontian | 82 |
| 6 | M.D. Tuaran | 75 |
| 7 | M.D. Keningau | 70 |
| 8 | M.D. Kerian | 69 |
| 9 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | 68 |
| 10 | M.P. Temerloh | 66 |
| 11 | M.P. Sandakan | 65 |
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Sources
- Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM): Public Education Institutions by District, read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 22a8ac4b1fa4…)
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