Education in Nan, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Nan averaged Thai 58.8, maths 34.4, science 47.2, English 36.1 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Nan averaged 44.1 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 4th highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Nan do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Nan averaged Thai 52.0, maths 30.2, science 36.6, English 31.5 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Nan averaged 37.6 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 5th 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 Nan do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Nan averaged Thai 46.2, maths 25.5, science 31.4, English 33.3, social studies 38.1 (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 Nan averaged 34.9 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 5th 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 Nan?
3,714 Grade 6, 3,354 Grade 9 and 1,812 Grade 12 students in Nan 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 Nan improving?
The average O-NET mark in Nan moved from Grade 6 44.9 to 44.1, Grade 9 37.0 to 37.6 and Grade 12 33.0 to 34.9 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 Nan?
In English, students in Nan averaged 36.1 in Grade 6, 31.5 in Grade 9 and 33.3 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 Nan compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Nan ranks 4 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))
Nan ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Chiang Mai | 37.0 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Nan ranks 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Trang | 34.6 |
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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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