Preschool
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Schools in Borlänge municipality
74 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 Borlänge, Dalarna County. The three most common school forms: 39 preschool, 20 compulsory school, 15 after-school care (+5 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 Borlänge
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
- 20
- Upper secondary
- 7
- Preschools
- 39
- Municipal
- 64
- Independent
- 10
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.
Borlänge has 74 schools with a merit value of 209.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
74 schools9,819 pupils66.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Borlänge e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Borlänge
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 209.3) is 19.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 66.5%) is 6.8 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 5.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +5.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 22% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Borlänge municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 74
- 64 municipal, 10 independent
- Total pupils
- 9,819
- 20 compulsory, 7 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 209.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 66.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Borlänge municipality has 74 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 209.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (66.5%, 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↓ -0.9 %
Trend: 211.3 to 209.3, down2020: 211.3 p2025: 209.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +9.2 %
Trend: 60.9 to 66.5, up2020: 60.9 %2025: 66.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 5.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +25.1 %
Trend: 121,580 to 152,109, up2020: 121,580 SEK2025: 152,109 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,530 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Borlänge
- How many schools are there in Borlänge?
- Borlänge municipality has 74 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 20 of the units offer compulsory education, 7 offer upper-secondary education and 39 offer preschool. 64 of the units are municipal and 10 are independent. A total of 9,819 pupils attend schools in Borlänge.
- What are the merit values in Borlänge?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Borlänge is 209.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kunskapsskolan Borlänge with 227.5 points.
- Which school in Borlänge has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Soltorgsgymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Borlänge at 93%. The municipality value is 66.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Borlänge?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Borlänge is 152,109 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 151,648 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Borlänge 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 BorlängeThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in BorlängeThe 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 transport35.1% 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: 5,688 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 Borlänge compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Borlänge
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 Borlänge
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Borlänge: 20 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kvarnsvedens skola with Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Municipal average 43, neutral midpoint 50.
20 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Borlänge
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Borlänge: 7 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Soltorgsgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 50, neutral midpoint 50.
7 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Borlänge ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Borlänge
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lundsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 690 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Amsbergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 20 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Domnarvets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 580 | 62.2% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Forssaängskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 290 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Forssaklackskolan | Compulsory school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 480 | 68.9% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gylle skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 400 | 52.9% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gylle skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 460 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Halvarsgårdars skola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 80 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hushagsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 610 | 83% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Immanuelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN IMMANUEL | 130 | 51% | Skolkoll score 25 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Introduktionsprogrammen | Upper secondary school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 150 | 49.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jakobsgårdsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kunskapsskolan Borlänge | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 310 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvarnsvedens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 450 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kyrkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 140 | 68.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lanternan | Compulsory school | Adventum Specialpedagogik AB | 20 | 46.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Ljungbergsgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Maserskolan | Compulsory school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 260 | 75% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Borlänge | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 90 | 62.5% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nygårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 230 | 57% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ornäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 420 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Paradisskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 290 | 71% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Realgymnasiet Borlänge | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 150 | 56.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rytmus Borlänge | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skräddarbacksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 430 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Soltorgsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 490 | 93% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tjärnaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 250 | 62% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torsångs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 70 | 63.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tunets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORLÄNGE KOMMUN | 130 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in BorlängeBorlänge has 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borlänge you | — | 209.3Worse than neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 152,109 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Falun | 19.9 km | 227.3Better than neighbour average | 71.7%Better than neighbour average | 136,881 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Säter | 20.4 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 68.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,373 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Gagnef | 23.1 km | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 64%In line with neighbour average | 149,864 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Leksand | 35.2 km | 229.3Better than neighbour average | 73.9%Better than neighbour average | 140,728 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Smedjebacken | 40.4 km | 210.7Worse than neighbour average | 58.3%Worse than neighbour average | 151,507 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ludvika | 41.3 km | 211.3In line with neighbour average | 51.2%Worse than neighbour average | 139,743 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217.8 | 64.7% | 144,849 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 Borlänge 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 Borlänge municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Borlänge
Introduktionsprogrammen: Address changed from Röda vägen 3, 78440 Borlänge to Röda vägen 3, 78170 Borlänge
Ljungbergsgymnasiet: Address changed from Röda vägen 56, 78440 Borlänge to Röda vägen 56, 78430 Borlänge
Lanternan: Operating name changed from Lanternan Skola to Lanternan Resursskola
NTI Gymnasiet Borlänge: Address changed from Jussi Björlings torg 1, 78433 Borlänge to Wallingatan 20, 78434 Borlänge
SATELLITEN: Address changed from DALSJÖVÄGEN 25, 78181 BORLÄNGE to Box 1, 25721 RYDEBÄCK
TÄPPGÅRDEN: Address changed from DALSJÖVÄGEN 25, 78181 BORLÄNGE to Täppgården 4, 78162 GUSTAFS
Gylle skola F-6: Address changed from Gylle Skolgata 1, 78462 Borlänge to Västanvägen 6, 78462 Borlänge
BJÖRKBACKEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
EKEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Gylle skola F-6: Address changed from Gylle Skolgata 1, 78462 Borlänge to Västanvägen 6, 78462 Borlänge
HUSHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TJÄRNA HAGE: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Nygårdskolan: Address changed from Studievägen 1, 78454 Borlänge to Studievägen 60, 78454 Borlänge
Nygårdskolan: Address changed from Studievägen 1, 78454 Borlänge to Studievägen 60, 78454 Borlänge
Amsbergs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Introduktionsprogrammen: Address changed from Läroverksgatan 6, 78440 Borlänge to Röda vägen 3, 78440 Borlänge
Amsbergs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Introduktionsprogrammen: Address changed from Läroverksgatan 6, 78440 Borlänge to Röda vägen 3, 78440 Borlänge
BJÖRKBACKEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
EKEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HUSHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TJÄRNA HAGE: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRKBACKEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
EKEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HUSHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TJÄRNA HAGE: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BJÖRKBACKEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
EKEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HUSHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TJÄRNA HAGE: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 215 older events.
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