Education in Phuket, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Phuket averaged Thai 58.7, maths 34.1, science 46.1, English 43.1 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Phuket averaged 45.5 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 2nd highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Phuket do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Phuket averaged Thai 54.6, maths 31.1, science 37.2, English 37.8 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Phuket averaged 40.2 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 2nd 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 Phuket do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Phuket averaged Thai 49.1, maths 28.8, science 31.9, English 44.9, social studies 39.3 (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 Phuket averaged 38.8 against 31.9 nationally, ranking the 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 Phuket?
3,914 Grade 6, 3,274 Grade 9 and 1,319 Grade 12 students in Phuket 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 Phuket improving?
The average O-NET mark in Phuket moved from Grade 6 47.2 to 45.5, Grade 9 39.2 to 40.2 and Grade 12 37.8 to 38.8 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 Phuket?
In English, students in Phuket averaged 43.1 in Grade 6, 37.8 in Grade 9 and 44.9 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 Phuket compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Phuket ranks 2 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))
Phuket ranks 2 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))
Phuket ranks 1 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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