Education in Phatthalung, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Phatthalung averaged Thai 59.3, maths 32.6, science 48.6, English 33.0 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Phatthalung averaged 43.4 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 7th highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Phatthalung do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Phatthalung averaged Thai 51.1, maths 27.3, science 34.6, English 29.6 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Phatthalung averaged 35.7 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 26th 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 Phatthalung do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Phatthalung averaged Thai 43.7, maths 21.4, science 28.4, English 28.1, social studies 36.0 (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 Phatthalung averaged 31.5 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 37th lowest 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 Phatthalung?
5,260 Grade 6, 4,898 Grade 9 and 2,299 Grade 12 students in Phatthalung 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 Phatthalung improving?
The average O-NET mark in Phatthalung moved from Grade 6 44.8 to 43.4, Grade 9 34.6 to 35.7 and Grade 12 29.3 to 31.5 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 Phatthalung?
In English, students in Phatthalung averaged 33.0 in Grade 6, 29.6 in Grade 9 and 28.1 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 Phatthalung compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Phatthalung ranks 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nan | 44.1 |
| 5 | Suphan Buri | 43.8 |
| 6 | Chon Buri | 43.4 |
| 7 | Phatthalung | 43.4 |
| 8 | Phayao | 43.3 |
| 9 | Nakhon Pathom | 43.0 |
| 10 | Nonthaburi | 42.8 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Phatthalung ranks 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Ratchaburi | 35.8 |
| 24 | Mukdahan | 35.8 |
| 25 | Prachuap Khiri Khan | 35.7 |
| 26 | Phatthalung | 35.7 |
| 27 | Surat Thani | 35.6 |
| 28 | Samut Sakhon | 35.4 |
| 29 | Sing Buri | 35.3 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Phatthalung ranks 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Yasothon | 31.8 |
| 39 | Ang Thong | 31.6 |
| 40 | Uttaradit | 31.6 |
| 41 | Phatthalung | 31.5 |
| 42 | Buri Ram | 31.5 |
| 43 | Chumphon | 31.4 |
| 44 | Surat Thani | 31.4 |
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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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