Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Bollnäs municipality
50 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Bollnäs, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 24 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 14 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 6 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Bollnäs
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 15
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 24
- Municipal
- 31
- Independent
- 19
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Bollnäs has 50 schools with a merit value of 214.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 67.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
50 schools4,681 pupils67.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.9%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Bollnäs e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Bollnäs e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Bollnäs
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 214.6) is 13.9 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 7.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 67.7%) is 5.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +6.1 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 23% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Bollnäs municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 50
- 31 municipal, 19 independent
- Total pupils
- 4,681
- 15 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 214.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 67.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Bollnäs municipality has 50 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 214.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (67.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -0.7 %
Trend: 216.2 to 214.6, down2020: 216.2 p2025: 214.6 p
Merit values have decreased by 1.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +9.9 %
Trend: 61.6 to 67.7, up2020: 61.6 %2025: 67.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 6.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.2 %
Trend: 119,776 to 141,589, up2020: 119,776 SEK2025: 141,589 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,813 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Bollnäs
- How many schools are there in Bollnäs?
- Bollnäs municipality has 50 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 15 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 24 offer preschool. 31 of the units are municipal and 19 are independent. A total of 4,681 pupils attend schools in Bollnäs.
- What are the merit values in Bollnäs?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Bollnäs is 214.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Friskolan Lust & Lära with 242.6 points.
- Which school in Bollnäs has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Nyhamre skola F-6 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Bollnäs at 82.9%. The municipality value is 67.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Bollnäs?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Bollnäs is 141,589 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 144,174 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Bollnäs organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in BollnäsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in BollnäsThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport27.1% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 5,133 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Bollnäs compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Bollnäs
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Bollnäs
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Bollnäs: 15 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nyhamre skola F-6 with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
15 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Bollnäs
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Bollnäs: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Naturlära i Hälsingland with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Lowest: Torsbergsgymnasiet RO5 with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Bollnäs ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Bollnäs
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alirskolan 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 330 | 49.8% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Arbråskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 240 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björktjära skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 250 | 61.8% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bollnäs anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Edenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN BOLLNÄS BIBELCENTER | 20 | 15.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| FRI att VÄXA Växsjö Byskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Växsjö byskola AB | 60 | 49.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friskolan Lust & Lära | Compulsory school | Friskolan Lust & Lära i Bollnäs AB | 400 | 73.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friskolan Nytorp | Upper secondary school | 5568813561 | 100 | 48.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Granbergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 120 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hälsingegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Hälsingegymnasiet AB | 150 | 67.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kilafors skola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 210 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Naturlära i Hälsingland | Upper secondary school | 5568554314 | 20 | 33.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Nyhamre skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 300 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nytorps Hästgymnasium | Upper secondary school | 5569063455 | — | 61.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rengsjöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 100 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Renshammarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 410 | 76.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Segersta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5592527765 | 40 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sörängs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5568793417 | 70 | 62.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torsbergs anpassade gymnasium RO1 | Adapted upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | No score |
| Torsbergsgymnasiet RO4 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 320 | 62.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torsbergsgymnasiet RO5 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 320 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallsta skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | BOLLNÄS KOMMUN | 70 | 60.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västansjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5569182784 | 80 | 52.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in BollnäsBollnäs has 24 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollnäs you | — | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.7%Better than neighbour average | 141,589 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ovanåker | 27.2 km | 215.5Better than neighbour average | 78.3%Better than neighbour average | 157,896 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Söderhamn | 33 km | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 55.7%Worse than neighbour average | 142,212 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ockelbo | 52.2 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 183,476 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hudiksvall | 52.3 km | 215.9Better than neighbour average | 69.3%Better than neighbour average | 139,643 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ljusdal | 52.9 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 64%In line with neighbour average | 156,313 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Nordanstig | 77.3 km | 191.3Worse than neighbour average | 55.3%Worse than neighbour average | 167,317 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.7 | 64.9% | 157,809 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Bollnäs municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Bollnäs municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Bollnäs
Bollnäs anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Kilbergsvägen 1, 82150 Bollnäs to Kilbergsvägen 1, 82151 Bollnäs
Granbergsskolan F-6: Address changed from Kaplanvägen 4, 82133 Bollnäs to Kaplanvägen 4, 82141 Bollnäs
Kilafors skola F-9: Address changed from Skolgatan 5, 82151 Kilafors to Skolgatan 5, 82330 Kilafors
Nyhamre skola F-6: Address changed from Nyhedsbacken 22, 82158 Bollnäs to Nyhedsbacken 22, 82131 Bollnäs
Rengsjöskolan F-6: Address changed from Västerby 7615, 82393 Rengsjö to Västerby 7615, 82158 Rengsjö
Torsbergs anpassade gymnasium RO1: Renamed from Höghammargymnasiet RO1 to Torsbergs anpassade gymnasium RO1
Torsbergs anpassade gymnasium RO1: Operating name changed from Höghammargymnasiet to Torsbergs anpassade gymnasium
Granbergsskolan F-6: School types changed from FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Granbergsskolan F-6: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
DIBBER LEKSTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER LEKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA to DIBBER LEKSTUGANS FÖRSKOLA
Granbergsskolan F-6: School types changed from FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Granbergsskolan F-6: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
JULIBACKENS IDROTTSFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from JULIBACKEN EK FÖR to JULIBACKENS IDROTTSFÖRSKOLA
KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV FÖRSKOLA EKONOMISKF to KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
SÖRÄNGS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from SÖRÄNGS SKOLA, FÖRSKOLA to SÖRÄNGS FÖRSKOLA
VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILEN to VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA
JULIBACKENS IDROTTSFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from JULIBACKEN EK FÖR to JULIBACKENS IDROTTSFÖRSKOLA
KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV FÖRSKOLA EKONOMISKF to KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
SÖRÄNGS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from SÖRÄNGS SKOLA, FÖRSKOLA to SÖRÄNGS FÖRSKOLA
VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILEN to VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA
Bollnäs anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Kaplanvägen 4, 82133 Bollnäs to Kilbergsvägen 1, 82150 Bollnäs
Edenskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Edenskolan
Granbergsskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH to FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Granbergsskolan F-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6
Bollnäs anpassade grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bollnäs anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
FRI att VÄXA Växsjö Byskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Renshammarskolan: Address changed from Höghammarvägen 6, 82150 Bollnäs to Höghammarvägen 10A, 82150 Bollnäs
Renshammarskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Renshammarskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
… and 119 older events.
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