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 Gislaved municipality
58 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 Gislaved, Jönköping County. The three most common school forms: 33 preschool, 17 compulsory school, 14 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 Gislaved
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
- 17
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 33
- Municipal
- 51
- 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.
Gislaved has 58 schools with a merit value of 208.3 (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).
58 schools5,468 pupils66.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Gislaved.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Gislaved 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 Gislaved e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Gislaved
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 208.3) is 20.2 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.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +7.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 21% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is declining: -1% change (2025).
Key metrics — Gislaved municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 58
- 51 municipal, 6 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,468
- 17 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 208.3
- 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
- 10.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Gislaved municipality has 58 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 208.3 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→ unchanged
Trend: 208.4 to 208.3, stable2020: 208.4 p2025: 208.3 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +12.3 %
Trend: 59.2 to 66.5, up2020: 59.2 %2025: 66.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 7.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +22.0 %
Trend: 119,003 to 145,173, up2020: 119,003 SEK2025: 145,173 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,170 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Gislaved
- How many schools are there in Gislaved?
- Gislaved municipality has 58 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 17 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 33 offer preschool. 51 of the units are municipal and 6 are independent. A total of 5,468 pupils attend schools in Gislaved.
- What are the merit values in Gislaved?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Gislaved is 208.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Montessorifriskolan i Gislaved with 258.5 points.
- Which school in Gislaved has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gislaveds gymnasium Innovationssektor has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Gislaved at 93.5%. The municipality value is 66.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Gislaved?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Gislaved is 145,173 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 140,180 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Gislaved 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 GislavedThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in GislavedThe 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 transport37.2% 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: 5,312 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 Gislaved compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Gislaved
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 Gislaved
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Gislaved: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Klockargårdskolan with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Gislaved
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Gislaved: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gislaveds gymnasium Innovationssektor with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Gislaveds gymnasium Utvecklingssektor with Skolkoll score 34 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Gislaved ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Gislaved
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ängslyckans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 50 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola 1-6, Regnskogen | Adapted compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola 7-9, Lunden | Adapted compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Åsenskolan | Compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 290 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åtteråsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 170 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bureskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 110 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 250 | 80.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gislaveds gymnasium Innovationssektor | Upper secondary school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 350 | 93.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gislaveds gymnasium Samhällssektor | Upper secondary school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 400 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gislaveds gymnasium Utvecklingssektor | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 160 | 58% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullviveskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 380 | 48.7% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gyllenforsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 160 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Isabergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 130 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klockargårdskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 70 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lundåkerskolan | Compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 370 | 57.5% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessorifriskolan i Gislaved | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Montessorifriskolan i Gislaved Ekonomiska förening | 110 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Motorsportsgymnasiet i Anderstorp | Upper secondary school | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 100 | 88.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordinskolan | Compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 290 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ölmestadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 230 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skeppshultskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 50 | 56.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sörgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 160 | 61.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Adult education, Upper secondary school | REGION JÖNKÖPINGS LÄN | 150 | 72% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Töråsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 120 | 65.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Villstadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | GISLAVEDS KOMMUN | 190 | 48.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in GislavedGislaved has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gislaved you | — | 208.3In line with neighbour average | 66.5%Worse than neighbour average | 145,173 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Gnosjö | 18.1 km | 222.8Better than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 151,243 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Tranemo | 29.3 km | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 77.6%Better than neighbour average | 145,848 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Hylte | 32.3 km | 199Worse than neighbour average | 60.4%Worse than neighbour average | 183,521 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Värnamo | 32.7 km | 223.7Better than neighbour average | 70.3%In line with neighbour average | 143,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Svenljunga | 36.5 km | 197Worse than neighbour average | 70.6%In line with neighbour average | 155,229 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Vaggeryd | 43.6 km | 200.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.7%Better than neighbour average | 142,890 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 209.7 | 69.3% | 153,746 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 Gislaved 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 Gislaved municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Gislaved
Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet: Renamed from Stora Segerstad Naturbrukscentrum to Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet
Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet: Operating name changed from Stora Segerstad Naturbrukscentrum to Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet
Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet: Address changed from Stora Segerstad naturbrukscentrum, 33376 Reftele to Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet, 33376 Reftele
Stora Segerstadsgymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
FURUGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA, 1: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GISLE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSDUVANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV EK. FÖR.: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLSKENETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRASTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FURUGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA, 1: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GISLE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSDUVANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV EK. FÖR.: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLSKENETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRASTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FURUGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA, 1: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
GISLE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKOGSDUVANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV EK. FÖR.: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SOLSKENETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TRASTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FURUGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA, 1: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
GISLE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SKOGSDUVANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV EK. FÖR.: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SOLSKENETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TRASTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Motorsportsgymnasiet i Anderstorp: Operator name changed to: MOV Gymnasieskolor AB (previously: Värmdö Tekniska Utbildningar Aktiebolag, Vtu)
Gislaveds gymnasium Utvecklingssektor: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
Campus Gislaved: Renamed from Centrum för livslångt lärande to Campus Gislaved
Campus Gislaved: Operating name changed from Centrum för livslångt lärande to Campus Gislaved
Gislaveds gymnasium Samhällssektor: Renamed from Gislaveds gymnasium Anpassad gymnasieskola to Gislaveds gymnasium Samhällssektor
Gislaveds gymnasium Samhällssektor: School types changed from GYAN to GY
… and 156 older events.
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Jönköping CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Gislaved.Merit value year 9Compare Gislaved with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.AnebyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.EksjöCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GnosjöCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HaboCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.JönköpingCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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