Preschool
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Schools in Gagnef municipality
23 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 Gagnef, Dalarna County. The three most common school forms: 12 preschool, 8 after-school care, 7 compulsory school (+4 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 Gagnef
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
- 7
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 12
- Municipal
- 23
- Independent
- 0
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.
Gagnef has 23 schools with a merit value of 213.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 64% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
23 schools1,678 pupils64% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.7%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Gagnef.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Gagnef 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 Gagnef e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Gagnef
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 213.4) is 15.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 5 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 10 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 64%) is 9.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -12.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Gagnef municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 23
- 23 municipal, 0 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,678
- 7 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 213.4
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 64%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Gagnef municipality has 23 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 213.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (64%, 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↓ -2.3 %
Trend: 218.4 to 213.4, down2020: 218.4 p2025: 213.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -16.1 %
Trend: 76.3 to 64, down2020: 76.3 %2025: 64 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 12.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +27.3 %
Trend: 117,727 to 149,864, up2020: 117,727 SEK2025: 149,864 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 32,137 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Gagnef
- How many schools are there in Gagnef?
- Gagnef municipality has 23 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 7 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 12 offer preschool. 23 of the units are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,678 pupils attend schools in Gagnef.
- What are the merit values in Gagnef?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Gagnef is 213.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Djuråsskolan F-9 with 217.6 points.
- Which school in Gagnef has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Djurmoskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Gagnef at 92.8%. The municipality value is 64% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Gagnef?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Gagnef is 149,864 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 147,424 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Gagnef 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 GagnefThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in GagnefThe 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 transport18.3% 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: 3,163 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 Gagnef compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Gagnef
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 Gagnef
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Gagnef: 7 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Djurmoskolan with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
7 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Gagnef
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Gagnef: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Lowest: Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Gagnef
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bäsna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 40 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 50 | 44.1% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Djuråsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 490 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Djurmoskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 110 | 92.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef | Upper secondary school | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 10 | 33.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Kyrkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 130 | 89.1% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mockfjärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 350 | 51.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skeppet GRAN | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Syrholns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | GAGNEFS KOMMUN | 40 | 55.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in GagnefGagnef has 12 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagnef you | — | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 64%In line with neighbour average | 149,864 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Leksand | 22.2 km | 229.3Better than neighbour average | 73.9%Better than neighbour average | 140,728 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Borlänge | 23.1 km | 209.3In line with neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 152,109 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Falun | 36.3 km | 227.3Better than neighbour average | 71.7%Better than neighbour average | 136,881 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Säter | 42.2 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 68.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,373 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ludvika | 42.4 km | 211.3In line with neighbour average | 51.2%Worse than neighbour average | 139,743 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vansbro | 42.7 km | 201.3Worse than neighbour average | 60.1%Worse than neighbour average | 146,991 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 215.5 | 65.4% | 144,471 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 Gagnef 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Gagnef municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Gagnef
DALA-FLODA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÖRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DALA-FLODA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÖRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DALA-FLODA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SMÖRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
DALA-FLODA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SMÖRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef: Address changed from Skolvägen 1, 78041 Mockfjärd to Skolvägen 1, 78543 Mockfjärd
Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef: Address changed from Skolvägen 1, 78543 Mockfjärd to Hedvägen 28, 78542 Mockfjärd
Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef/SFI: Address changed from Skolvägen 1, 78543 Mockfjärd to Hedvägen 28, 78542 Mockfjärd
Björboskolan: Address changed from Björbo, Rimgattu 6 G, 78545 Björbo to Rimgattu 6 G, 78545 Björbo
Björboskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Bäsna skola: Address changed from Bäsna, Bäsnavägen 23 A, 78195 Borlänge to Bäsnavägen 23, 78195 Borlänge
Djurmoskolan: Address changed from Djurmo, Movägen 60, 78561 Gagnef to Movägen 60, 78562 Djurmo
Djuråsskolan F-9: Address changed from Färjbacksvägen 9-13, 78040 Gagnef to Färjbacksvägen 13, 78561 Djurås
Kyrkskolan: Address changed from Kyrkbyvägen 41, 78543 Gagnef to Kyrkbyvägen 41, 78530 Gagnef
Syrholns skola: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6 to 4, 5, 6
Mockfjärdsskolan: Address changed from Skolvägen 1, 78544 Mockfjärd to Skolvägen 1, 78543 Mockfjärd
Syrholns skola: Renamed from Syrholnsskola to Syrholns skola
Skeppet GRAN: Renamed from Särskolan Skeppet to Skeppet GRAN
Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef: Operating name changed from unknown name to Gymnasieutbildningen i Gagnef
Skeppet GRAN: Operating name changed from unknown name to Mockfjärdsskolan
Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef
Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef/SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildningen Gagnef / SFI
Björboskolan: Renamed from Björboskola to Björboskolan
Björboskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Björboskolan
Bäsna skola: Renamed from Bäsnaskola to Bäsna skola
Bäsna skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Bäsna skola
Djurmoskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Djurmoskolan
… and 22 older events.
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