Education in Bangkok, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Bangkok averaged Thai 62.3, maths 37.2, science 48.1, English 47.5 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Bangkok averaged 48.8 against 39.9 nationally, ranking the highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Bangkok do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Bangkok averaged Thai 55.5, maths 32.7, science 38.3, English 40.4 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Bangkok averaged 41.7 against 35.2 nationally, ranking the highest of 77 provinces.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow well do Grade 12 students in Bangkok do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Bangkok averaged Thai 45.9, maths 26.4, science 30.6, English 39.5, social studies 38.0 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 42.2, maths 21.8, science 29.0, English 30.6, social studies 35.8. Across the five subjects Bangkok averaged 36.1 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 2nd highest of 77 provinces.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow many students take the O-NET in Bangkok?
43,155 Grade 6, 30,803 Grade 9 and 10,355 Grade 12 students in Bangkok sat the Thai-language O-NET test in 2024 (B.E. 2567).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyAre school test scores in Bangkok improving?
The average O-NET mark in Bangkok moved from Grade 6 49.0 to 48.8, Grade 9 42.8 to 41.7 and Grade 12 35.7 to 36.1 between 2023 and 2024 (average of the subject averages; each year's test differs, so compare with caution).
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow good is English in schools in Bangkok?
In English, students in Bangkok averaged 47.5 in Grade 6, 40.4 in Grade 9 and 39.5 in Grade 12 in the 2024 O-NET; the national averages were 33.5, 30.9 and 30.6.
Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results · saved copyHow Bangkok compares with other capital cities
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Bangkok ranks 1 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangkok | 48.8 |
| 2 | Phuket | 45.5 |
| 3 | Phrae | 44.1 |
| 4 | Nan | 44.1 |
| 5 | Suphan Buri | 43.8 |
| 6 | Chon Buri | 43.4 |
| 7 | Phatthalung | 43.4 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Bangkok ranks 1 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangkok | 41.7 |
| 2 | Phuket | 40.2 |
| 3 | Chon Buri | 38.6 |
| 4 | Phrae | 37.6 |
| 5 | Nan | 37.6 |
| 6 | Samut Songkhram | 37.3 |
| 7 | Phayao | 37.2 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Bangkok ranks 2 of 77, highest first. Unweighted average of the subject averages (Thai, maths, science, English and social studies), marks out of 100.
| Rank | Region | O-NET average mark, Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phuket | 38.8 |
| 2 | Bangkok | 36.1 |
| 3 | Chon Buri | 35.5 |
| 4 | Phrae | 35.3 |
| 5 | Nan | 34.9 |
| 6 | Samut Songkhram | 34.8 |
| 7 | Nonthaburi | 34.7 |
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Sources
- National Statistical Office of Thailand, from National Institute of Educational Testing Service results: O-NET (Ordinary National Educational Test) average scores and number of candidates by province, Grades 6, 9 and 12, B.E. 2566 and 2567 (2023 and 2024), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a3f8bdbd67f1…)
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