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Schools in Gotland municipality
111 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 Gotland, Gotland County. The three most common school forms: 59 preschool, 37 compulsory school, 33 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Gotland
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
- 37
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 59
- Municipal
- 88
- Independent
- 23
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Gotland has 111 schools with a merit value of 214.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 68.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
111 schools10,123 pupils68.9% 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.
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Summary — Gotland
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 13.7 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 214.3) is 14.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -13.6 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 68.9%) is 4.4 percentage points below the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 15% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Gotland municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
111Active schools88 municipal, 23 independent
10,123Total pupils37 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
10.5Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Gotland municipality has 111 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 214.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (68.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the national average 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↓ -6.0 %
Trend: 228 to 214.3, down2020: 228 p2025: 214.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 13.7 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers→ unchanged
Trend: 68.6 to 68.9, stable2020: 68.6 %2025: 68.9 %
The share of qualified teachers has held steady since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +22.4 %
Trend: 125,301 to 153,331, up2020: 125,301 SEK2025: 153,331 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 28,029 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Gotland
- How many schools are there in Gotland?
- Gotland municipality has 111 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 37 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 59 offer preschool. 88 of the units are municipal and 23 are independent. A total of 10,123 pupils attend schools in Gotland.
- What are the merit values in Gotland?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Gotland is 214.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Orionskolan with 247.5 points.
- Which school in Gotland has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- STORKENS SPRÅKFÖRSKOLA RESURS has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Gotland at 100%. The municipality value is 68.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Gotland?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Gotland is 153,331 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,270 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Gotland 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 GotlandThe 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 transport14.6% 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: 5,793 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 Gotland compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
4/7Merit value 2025
6/7Qualified teachers 2025
4/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Gotland
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 Gotland
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Gotland: 34 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Öja skola with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
34 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Gotland
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Gotland: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Wisbygymnasiet 4 with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Lowest: Wisbygymnasiet 3 with Skolkoll score 33 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Gotland ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Gotland
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alléskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 270 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Dalhem skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 80 | 56.1% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Desideria anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Endre skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 70 | 56% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Eskelhem skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 40 | — | — |
| Fårösundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 120 | 49.6% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fole skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 110 | 62% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Garda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 90 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gotlands resursskola Visby | Compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | 10 | 46.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Gråbo Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Gråboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 170 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gutegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Guteskolan AB | 240 | 66.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Guteskolan, grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Guteskolan AB | 320 | 54% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Havdhem skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 80 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Högbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 320 | 54.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Innovitaskolan Visby | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 420 | 58.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Klinteskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 270 | 69.5% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kräklingbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 40 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lärbro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 80 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lövsta Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Lyckåkerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 130 | 85.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Montessori Friskola Gotland | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Montessori Friskola Gotland AB | 60 | 86.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Norrbackaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 190 | 85.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Öja skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 30 | 92.3% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Orionskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ORIONSKOLAN | 150 | — | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Polhem anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Polhemskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 60 | 50.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Romaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 330 | 62.9% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Below average. |
| S:t Hansskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 140 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sanda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 60 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Södervärnsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | 650 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Solberga anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Solbergaskolan | Compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | 620 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Solklintsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 140 | 53.8% | Skolkoll score 23 out of 100. Below average. |
| Stånga skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 80 | 69.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Stenkyrka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 10 | — | — |
| Tal och Språk 7-9 | Compulsory school | REGION GOTLAND | 10 | — | — |
| Tal och Språk F-6 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 30 | 68% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Terra Novaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 140 | 62.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Tjelvarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 130 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Vänge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 30 | 75.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Väskinde skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 240 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Västerhejde skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | REGION GOTLAND | 240 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Wisby anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | — | — | — |
| Wisbygymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | 430 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Wisbygymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | 260 | 97.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Wisbygymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | 480 | 55.6% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Below average. |
| Wisbygymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | 250 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Wisbygymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | REGION GOTLAND | 320 | 96.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in GotlandGotland has 59 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotland you | — | 214.3 | 68.9% | 153,331 SEK |
| Västervik | 113.6 km | 220.2 | 66.2% | 150,291 SEK |
| Oskarshamn | 121.6 km | 216.1 | 75.7% | 138,616 SEK |
| Borgholm | 124.9 km | 219.8 | 75.7% | 180,001 SEK |
| Valdemarsvik | 127.7 km | 211.7 | 75.3% | 158,051 SEK |
| Mönsterås | 134.2 km | 212 | 72.8% | 161,656 SEK |
| Oxelösund | 144.6 km | 202.5 | 75% | 147,827 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 213.7 | 73.5% | 156,074 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 Gotland 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.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Gotland municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Gotland
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Renamed from Förskola 441393 to BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Operating name changed from Förskola 441393 to BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Barnträdgården Riddarsporren (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 515031 to FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Operating name changed from Förskola 515031 to FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Operator name changed to: Fårö Förskola/fritids Ekonomisk Förening (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Renamed from BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN to Förskola 441393
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Operating name changed from BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN to Förskola 441393
BARNTRÄDGÅRDEN RIDDARSPORREN: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Barnträdgården Riddarsporren)
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Renamed from FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING to Förskola 515031
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Operating name changed from FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING to Förskola 515031
FÅRÖ FÖRSKOLA FRITIDS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Fårö Förskola/fritids Ekonomisk Förening)
Gutegymnasiet: Head changed
Guteskolan, grundskola: Head changed
SLOTTSPARKEN FÖRSKOLA FRISTÅENDE: Address changed from STORA TORGGRÄND 3, 62140 VISBY to KOMMENDANTSBACKEN 6 C-E, 62140 VISBY
ÖJA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from VÄNGE SKOLGÅRDEN 323, 62236 ROMAKLOSTER to SKOLVÄGEN 12, 62335 BURGSVIK
BRYGGAREN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ESKELHEM FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLUBBSVAMPEN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
PERSGRÄND FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Innovitaskolan Visby: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Lövsta Anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Visbyvägen, 62254 Romakloster to Roma Lövsta 10, 62254 Romakloster
Lövsta Anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Visbyvägen, 62254 Romakloster to Roma Lövsta 10, 62254 Romakloster
Gotlands resursskola Visby: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Norrbackaskolan: Head changed
Polhem anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Vallgravsgatan 2, 62182 Visby to Mästergatan 5B, 62139 Visby
Polhemskolan: Head changed
S:t Hansskolan: Head changed
Stenkyrka skola: Head changed
Väskinde skola: Head changed
… and 471 older events.
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