Preschool
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Schools in Hässleholm municipality
81 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 Hässleholm, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 43 preschool, 28 after-school care, 28 compulsory school (+6 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 Hässleholm
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
- 28
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 43
- Municipal
- 72
- Independent
- 9
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.
Hässleholm has 81 schools with a merit value of 213.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
81 schools8,993 pupils76% 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.
Go to Hässleholm e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Hässleholm
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 6.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 4.4 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 76%) is 2.7 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Hässleholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 81
- 72 municipal, 9 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,993
- 28 compulsory, 3 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
- 76%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Hässleholm municipality has 81 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 213.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76%, 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↓ -3.1 %
Trend: 220.3 to 213.4, down2020: 220.3 p2025: 213.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 6.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.8 %
Trend: 72.5 to 76, up2020: 72.5 %2025: 76 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +17.0 %
Trend: 131,556 to 153,917, up2020: 131,556 SEK2025: 153,917 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 22,362 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Hässleholm
- How many schools are there in Hässleholm?
- Hässleholm municipality has 81 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 28 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 43 offer preschool. 72 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 8,993 pupils attend schools in Hässleholm.
- What are the merit values in Hässleholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Hässleholm is 213.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9 with 268.8 points.
- Which school in Hässleholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Farstorps skola F-6 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Hässleholm at 92.5%. The municipality value is 76% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Hässleholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Hässleholm is 153,917 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 157,431 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Hässleholm 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 HässleholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in HässleholmThe 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 transport29% 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: 5,028 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 Hässleholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Hässleholm
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 Hässleholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Hässleholm: 28 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9 with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
28 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Hässleholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Hässleholm: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hässleholms Tekniska Skola with Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Lowest: Jacobsskolan with Skolkoll score 39 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Hässleholm ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Hässleholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballingslövs skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 50 | 72.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bjärnums skola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 330 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bokalyckan | After-school care, Compulsory school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 10 | 28.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Farstorps skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 40 | 92.5% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Finja skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 50 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Finjasjöparkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 470 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furutorpskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 390 | 83% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grönängsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 200 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 260 | 81.8% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hässleholms Tekniska Skola | Upper secondary school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 800 | 90.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hästveda skola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 260 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Hässleholm | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 320 | — | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jacobsskolan | Upper secondary school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 560 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Läredaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 78% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lejonskolan F-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 180 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Linnéskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 360 | 73.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungdalaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 200 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mala skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 60 | 62.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrängsskolan | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 10 | — | No score |
| Röinge skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 150 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Röke skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 60 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Silviaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 80 | 59.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderparkskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 190 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stoby skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 100 | 87.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| T4 skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Tormestorps skola F-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 70 | 65.2% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tyringe skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 190 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tyringe skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 250 | 72% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vannarödsskolan 6-9 | Compulsory school | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 160 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 450 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västra Torups skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 50 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittsjö skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄSSLEHOLMS KOMMUN | 170 | 70% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in HässleholmHässleholm has 43 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hässleholm you | — | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 76%Better than neighbour average | 153,917 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Perstorp | 22.4 km | 193.2Worse than neighbour average | 69%Worse than neighbour average | 160,899 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Östra Göinge | 23.9 km | 192.2Worse than neighbour average | 74.8%Better than neighbour average | 151,295 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Höör | 29.4 km | 226.9Better than neighbour average | 69.9%In line with neighbour average | 130,329 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Örkelljunga | 30.7 km | 213.3In line with neighbour average | 70.9%In line with neighbour average | 164,594 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Osby | 31.1 km | 214.1In line with neighbour average | 65.6%Worse than neighbour average | 138,694 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kristianstad | 31.5 km | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 77.8%Better than neighbour average | 140,349 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.5 | 71.3% | 147,693 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 Hässleholm 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 Hässleholm municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Hässleholm
TREKLÖVERN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VENA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9: Operating name changed from Montessoriskolan to Hässleholms Montessoriskola
TREKLÖVERN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VENA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SYRSANS HÖRSELFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TREKLÖVERN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
VENA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
VÄSTRA TORUPS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SYRSANS HÖRSELFÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TREKLÖVERN FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
VENA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
VÄSTRA TORUPS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9: Operating name changed from Hässleholms Montessoriskola F-9 to Montessoriskolan
Norrängsskolan: School types changed from GYAN to GY, GYAN
Tyringe skola F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Tyringe skola F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Finjasjöparkskolan: Renamed from Finjasjöparkskolan Hässleholm to Finjasjöparkskolan
Finjasjöparkskolan: Operating name changed from Skolalliansen i Sverige AB to Finjasjöparkskolan Hässleholm
Finjasjöparkskolan: Operator name changed to: Skolalliansen i Sverige AB (previously: Thoren Framtid AB)
Tyringe skola 7-9: Renamed from Tyringe skola F-9 to Tyringe skola 7-9
Tyringe skola 7-9: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to GR
Tyringe skola 7-9: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Norrängsskolan: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GYAN
Farstorps skola F-6: Address changed from Farstorps 1294, 28276 Hästveda to Farstorp 1294, 28276 Hästveda
Komvux GY: Address changed from Norra Stationsgatan 8 A, 28148 Hässleholm to Stobygatan 13, 28139 Hässleholm
Finjasjöparkskolan: Renamed from Finjasjöparkskolan to Finjasjöparkskolan Hässleholm
Finjasjöparkskolan: Operating name changed from Finjasjöparkskolan Hässleholm to Skolalliansen i Sverige AB
Finjasjöparkskolan: Renamed from Thoren Framtid i Hässleholm to Finjasjöparkskolan
Finjasjöparkskolan: Operating name changed from Thoren Framtid Hässleholm to Finjasjöparkskolan Hässleholm
… and 245 older events.
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