Preschool
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Schools in Halmstad municipality
166 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 Halmstad, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 93 preschool, 42 compulsory school, 39 after-school care (+6 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 Halmstad
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
- 42
- Upper secondary
- 23
- Preschools
- 93
- Municipal
- 133
- Independent
- 33
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.
Halmstad has 166 schools with a merit value of 222.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
166 schools16,732 pupils74.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Halmstad
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Halmstad.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Halmstad 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 Halmstad e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Halmstad
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 9.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.5) is 6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -6.7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Eketånga Montessoriskola with 273.4 points.
Key metrics — Halmstad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
166Active schools133 municipal, 33 independent
16,732Total pupils42 compulsory, 23 upper secondary
12.3Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Halmstad municipality has 166 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (74.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -4.0 %
Trend: 231.7 to 222.5, down2020: 231.7 p2025: 222.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 9.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers→ unchanged
Trend: 74.9 to 74.7, stable2020: 74.9 %2025: 74.7 %
The share of qualified teachers has held steady since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.1 %
Trend: 116,633 to 137,744, up2020: 116,633 SEK2025: 137,744 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,111 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Halmstad
- How many schools are there in Halmstad?
- Halmstad municipality has 166 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 42 of the units offer compulsory education, 23 offer upper-secondary education and 93 offer preschool. 133 of the units are municipal and 33 are independent. A total of 16,732 pupils attend schools in Halmstad.
- What are the merit values in Halmstad?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Halmstad is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Eketånga Montessoriskola with 273.4 points.
- Which school in Halmstad has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Sannarpsgymnasiet 4 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Halmstad at 100%. The municipality value is 74.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Halmstad?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Halmstad is 137,744 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,904 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Halmstad 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 HalmstadThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in HalmstadThe 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 transport25.7% 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: 5,185 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 Halmstad compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
4/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Halmstad
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 Halmstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Halmstad: 31 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Eketånga Montessoriskola with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
31 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Halmstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Halmstad: 22 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kattegattgymnasiet 3 with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
22 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Halmstad
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åledsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 210 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 160 | 87% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Andersbergsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Aspero Idrottsgymn. Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Aspero Invest AB | 340 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bäckagårdsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 80 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Brearedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 120 | 63% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 200 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Eketånga Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | IDEELLA FÖRENINGEN EKETÅNGA MONTESSORISKOLA | 220 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. |
| Eldsbergaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 150 | 65.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Esperedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 68.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Frennarps byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 94.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Frösakullsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Furulundsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Furulundsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fyllingeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Getingeskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 450 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Haverdals byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 90% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Höjdens skola 4-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Halmstad | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 560 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Jutarumsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kärlekens skola 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kärlekens skola ag | Adapted compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 400 | 95.3% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 250 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 270 | 98% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 110 | 42.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 97.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 280 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Klaraskolan 6-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 350 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kommunvux 1 | Adult education, Compulsory school, Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kvibilleskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 56% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average. |
| Linehedsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 200 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lummerskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Lyngåkraskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 84% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Nyhemsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 90% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Östergårdsskolan 4-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Österledskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Below average. |
| Plönningeskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 88% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 270 | 68.8% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ranagårdsskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ranagårdsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 520 | 65% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Realgymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 110 | 62% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 180 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 370 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 270 | 96.6% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 210 | 100% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 170 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in HalmstadHalmstad has 93 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmstad you | — | 222.5 | 74.7% | 137,744 SEK |
| Laholm | 26.5 km | 210.5 | 78.1% | 151,021 SEK |
| Båstad | 33.4 km | 224.6 | 80.3% | 160,055 SEK |
| Falkenberg | 34 km | 220.1 | 73.3% | 138,270 SEK |
| Hylte | 40.3 km | 199 | 60.4% | 183,521 SEK |
| Ängelholm | 50.6 km | 219.6 | 78.9% | 146,528 SEK |
| Markaryd | 52.9 km | 200 | 66.3% | 160,150 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 212.3 | 72.9% | 156,591 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 Halmstad 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Halmstad municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Halmstad
ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 631319 to ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA
ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 631319 to ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA
ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
ALBINSRO FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to Gryningsvägen 19, 30276 Halmstad
ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 223130 to ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA
ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 223130 to ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA
ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
ALESKOGENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to GENTOFTEVÄGEN, 30239 HALMSTAD
ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 306907 to ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA
ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 306907 to ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA
ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
ANDERSBERGSRINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to ANDERSBERGSRINGEN 13, 30221 HALMSTAD
ASKENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 189146 to ASKENS FÖRSKOLA
ASKENS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 189146 to ASKENS FÖRSKOLA
ASKENS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
ASKENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to MARGARETAGATAN 4, 31333 OSKARSTRÖM
BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 129690 to BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA
BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 129690 to BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA
BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BACKATORPETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to LITORINAVÄGEN 15, 30256 HALMSTAD
BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 771170 to BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 771170 to BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BERGSGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to BERGSGÅRDSVÄGEN 46, 30272 HALMSTAD
BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 942426 to BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 942426 to BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: Halmstads kommun (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BROGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD to AKACIAVÄGEN 1, 30283 HALMSTAD
BÄCKAGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 993872 to BÄCKAGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
BÄCKAGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 993872 to BÄCKAGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA
… and 854 older events.
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