Education in M.D. Semporna, Malaysia: official figures
Semporna had 41 government primary schools in mid-2025 (Ministry of Education). That is 12th lowest of 38 among the 38 city and district council areas on this site that have district statistics.
How many secondary schools are there in Semporna?
Semporna had 9 government secondary schools in mid-2025. That is joint 3rd lowest 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 Semporna?
There are 50 government primary and secondary schools in Semporna in all, or 24.9 per 100,000 residents. That is 12th lowest 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 Semporna?
The count of government primary and secondary schools in Semporna was 50 in January 2022 and 50 in mid-2025.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyAre there universities in Semporna?
Semporna had no public university (IPTA) listed in 2025.
Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia (published on data.gov.my and OpenDOSM) · saved copyHow M.D. Semporna compares with other cities in Malaysia
Government primary and secondary schools per 100,000 residents (2025)
M.D. Semporna ranks 27 of 38, highest first.
| Rank | City | Government primary and secondary schools per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | M.P. Kuala Selangor | 29.8 |
| 25 | M.B. Miri | 28.3 |
| 26 | M.D. Tumpat | 25.1 |
| 27 | M.D. Semporna | 24.9 |
| 28 | M.B. Kuantan | 23.4 |
| 29 | M.P. Kuala Langat | 23.1 |
| 30 | M.B. Seremban | 22.6 |
Government primary schools (2025)
M.D. Semporna ranks 27 of 38, highest first.
| Rank | City | Government primary schools |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | M.D. Pekan | 47 |
| 25 | M.D. Sabak Bernam | 47 |
| 26 | M.D. Lahad Datu | 43 |
| 27 | M.D. Semporna | 41 |
| 28 | M.P. Sepang | 40 |
| 29 | M.D. Pasir Puteh | 39 |
| 30 | M.P. Bentong | 38 |
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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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