Education in Songkhla, Thailand: official figures
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 6 students in Songkhla averaged Thai 55.1, maths 30.2, science 44.2, English 34.0 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 54.2, maths 29.2, science 42.9, English 33.5. Across the four subjects Songkhla averaged 40.8 against 39.9 nationally, ranking 29th highest of 77 provinces.
How well do Grade 9 students in Songkhla do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 9 students in Songkhla averaged Thai 50.9, maths 27.9, science 35.2, English 31.4 (marks out of 100). The national averages were Thai 48.9, maths 26.5, science 34.2, English 30.9. Across the four subjects Songkhla averaged 36.4 against 35.2 nationally, ranking 16th 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 Songkhla do in the O-NET exams?
In the 2024 (B.E. 2567) O-NET national tests, Grade 12 students in Songkhla averaged Thai 45.0, maths 23.5, science 29.8, English 34.7, social studies 38.3 (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 Songkhla averaged 34.3 against 31.9 nationally, ranking 12th 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 Songkhla?
16,492 Grade 6, 13,444 Grade 9 and 6,580 Grade 12 students in Songkhla 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 Songkhla improving?
The average O-NET mark in Songkhla moved from Grade 6 41.9 to 40.8, Grade 9 35.2 to 36.4 and Grade 12 30.8 to 34.3 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 Songkhla?
In English, students in Songkhla averaged 34.0 in Grade 6, 31.4 in Grade 9 and 34.7 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 Songkhla compares with other provinces
O-NET average mark, Grade 6 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Songkhla ranks 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Phitsanulok | 41.3 |
| 27 | Ratchaburi | 41.1 |
| 28 | Uttaradit | 40.9 |
| 29 | Songkhla | 40.8 |
| 30 | Chiang Mai | 40.5 |
| 31 | Surin | 40.5 |
| 32 | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 40.4 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 9 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Songkhla ranks 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nakhon Pathom | 36.6 |
| 14 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | 36.5 |
| 15 | Trang | 36.5 |
| 16 | Songkhla | 36.4 |
| 17 | Phitsanulok | 36.4 |
| 18 | Trat | 36.2 |
| 19 | Phetchaburi | 36.2 |
O-NET average mark, Grade 12 (2024 (B.E. 2567))
Songkhla ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Phetchaburi | 34.5 |
| 10 | Nakhon Nayok | 34.4 |
| 11 | Satun | 34.4 |
| 12 | Songkhla | 34.3 |
| 13 | Amnat Charoen | 34.1 |
| 14 | Phayao | 34.0 |
| 15 | Rayong | 33.9 |
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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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