Preschool
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Schools in Eslöv municipality
51 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 Eslöv, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 28 preschool, 16 compulsory school, 13 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 Eslöv
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
- 16
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 28
- Municipal
- 45
- Independent
- 6
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.
Eslöv has 51 schools with a merit value of 224.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 79.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
51 schools6,186 pupils79.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
Apply for a place in Eslöv
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Eslöv.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Eslöv 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 Eslöv e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Eslöv
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 79.1%) is 5.8 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +7.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is growing: +0.6% change (2025).
- Highest merit value: Ölyckeskolan 7-9 with 227.3 points.
Key metrics — Eslöv municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 51
- 45 municipal, 6 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,186
- 16 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 224.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 79.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Eslöv municipality has 51 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 224.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (79.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -1.4 %
Trend: 227.5 to 224.3, down2020: 227.5 p2025: 224.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 3.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +10.0 %
Trend: 71.9 to 79.1, up2020: 71.9 %2025: 79.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 7.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +27.4 %
Trend: 110,194 to 140,361, up2020: 110,194 SEK2025: 140,361 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,167 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Eslöv
- How many schools are there in Eslöv?
- Eslöv municipality has 51 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 16 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 28 offer preschool. 45 of the units are municipal and 6 are independent. A total of 6,186 pupils attend schools in Eslöv.
- What are the merit values in Eslöv?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Eslöv is 224.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Ölyckeskolan 7-9 with 227.3 points.
- Which school in Eslöv has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Carl Engströmgymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Eslöv at 93.9%. The municipality value is 79.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Eslöv?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Eslöv is 140,361 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 138,169 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Eslöv 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 EslövThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in EslövThe 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 transport38.7% 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: 6,534 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 Eslöv compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Eslöv
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 Eslöv
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Eslöv: 16 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Västra skolan with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
16 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Eslöv
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Eslöv: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Carl Engströmgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Lowest: Carl Engströmgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Eslöv
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bredablickskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Carl Engström skolan anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Carl Engströmgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 690 | 93.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekenässkolan | Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 370 | 87% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flyingeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 170 | 71% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridasroskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 290 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Harlösa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 80 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marieskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 180 | 76.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessorifriskolan i Eslöv | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS MONTESSORIFRISKOLA | 70 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrevångsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 340 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrevångsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 420 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ölyckeskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 160 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ölyckeskolan f-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 210 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra Strö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 20 | 83% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Sallerupskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 320 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stehagskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 300 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasavångsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 320 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasavångsskolan f-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 230 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västra skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ESLÖVS KOMMUN | 310 | 93% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in EslövEslöv has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eslöv you | — | 224.3In line with neighbour average | 79.1%Better than neighbour average | 140,361 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lund | 15.6 km | 251.3Better than neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 149,650 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Höör | 16.9 km | 226.9In line with neighbour average | 69.9%Worse than neighbour average | 130,329 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Svalöv | 17.5 km | 189.6Worse than neighbour average | 68.7%Worse than neighbour average | 148,169 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Kävlinge | 18.5 km | 240.7Better than neighbour average | 81.1%Better than neighbour average | 133,938 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Hörby | 21.7 km | 204.3Worse than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 135,277 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Staffanstorp | 22.4 km | 249.1Better than neighbour average | 77.5%Better than neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 227 | 75.1% | 139,025 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 Eslöv 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 Eslöv municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Eslöv
Fridasroskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Fridasroskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
BOKEBO FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from BOKEBO to BOKEBO FÖRSKOLA
BOKEBO FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from BOKEBO to BOKEBO FÖRSKOLA
Carl Engströmgymnasiet: Address changed from Östergatan 15, 24131 Eslöv to Östergatan 15, 24139 Eslöv
Carl Engström anpassad vuxenutbildning: Renamed from Carl Engström vuxenutbildningen särvux to Carl Engström anpassad vuxenutbildning
Carl Engström anpassad vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Carl Engströmsskolan
Carl Engström vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Carl Engströmsskolan
Carl Engström vuxenutbildning SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Carl Engströmsskolan
Östra Strö skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Östra Strö skola: Address changed from Östra Strö, 24191 Eslöv to Östra Strö 2603, 24191 Eslöv
Carl Engströmgymnasiet: Operating name changed from unknown name to Carl Engströmsskolan
Carl Engström skolan anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Carl Engströmgymnasiesärskola to Carl Engström skolan anpassad gymnasieskola
Carl Engström skolan anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Carl Engströmsskolan
Bredablickskolan: Renamed from Bredablickskolan sär to Bredablickskolan
Vasavångsskolan 7-9: Renamed from Källebergsskolan to Vasavångsskolan 7-9
Vasavångsskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from Källebergsskolan to Vasavångsskolan
Vasavångsskolan f-6: Renamed from Östra skolan to Vasavångsskolan f-6
Vasavångsskolan f-6: Operating name changed from Östra skolan to Vasavångsskolan
Montessorifriskolan i Eslöv: Operating name changed from unknown name to Eslövs Montessorifriskola
Montessorifriskolan i Eslöv: Operator name changed to: Eslövs Montessorifriskola (previously: Föreningen Montessorifriskolan I Eslöv)
Ekenässkolan: Address changed from Skolgatan 18, 24747 Eslöv to Trollsjögatan 30, 24131 Eslöv
Vasavångsskolan 7-9: Address changed from Per Håkanssons väg, 24135 Eslöv to Verkstadsvägen 3, 24138 Eslöv
Ölyckeskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ölyckeskolan
Ölyckeskolan f-6: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ölyckeskolan
Ölyckeskolan 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2020-08-17
Ölyckeskolan f-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2020-08-17
Norrevångsskolan F-6: Address changed from Onsjövägen 1B, 24137 ESLÖV to Onsjövägen 1B, 24134 Eslöv
Carl Engströmgymnasiet: Address changed from Östergatan 16, 24131 ESLÖV to Östergatan 15, 24131 Eslöv
Norrevångsskolan 7-9: Address changed from Onsjövägen 1, 24134 ESLÖV to Onsjövägen 1A, 24134 Eslöv
… and 65 older events.
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