Preschool
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Schools in Kävlinge municipality
36 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 Kävlinge, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 17 preschool, 14 compulsory school, 12 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 Kävlinge
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
- 14
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 17
- Municipal
- 31
- Independent
- 5
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.
Kävlinge has 36 schools with a merit value of 240.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 81.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
36 schools5,640 pupils81.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Kävlinge
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Kävlinge.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Kävlinge 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 Kävlinge e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Kävlinge
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 240.7) is 12.2 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +7 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 81.1%) is 7.8 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 18% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Kävlinge municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 36
- 31 municipal, 5 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,640
- 14 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 240.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 81.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Kävlinge municipality has 36 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 240.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (81.1%, 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↓ -1.0 %
Trend: 243.1 to 240.7, down2020: 243.1 p2025: 240.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 2.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.1 %
Trend: 77.9 to 81.1, up2020: 77.9 %2025: 81.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.3 %
Trend: 107,791 to 133,938, up2020: 107,791 SEK2025: 133,938 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,147 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Kävlinge
- How many schools are there in Kävlinge?
- Kävlinge municipality has 36 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 14 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 17 offer preschool. 31 of the units are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 5,640 pupils attend schools in Kävlinge.
- What are the merit values in Kävlinge?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Kävlinge is 240.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Barsebäcks Montessoriskola with 271.6 points.
- Which school in Kävlinge has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Ljungenskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Kävlinge at 90.9%. The municipality value is 81.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Kävlinge?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kävlinge is 133,938 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,319 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Kävlinge 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 KävlingeThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KävlingeThe 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 transport13.8% 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: 4,559 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 Kävlinge compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Kävlinge
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 Kävlinge
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Kävlinge: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Barsebäcks Montessoriskola with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 58, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Kävlinge
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Kävlinge: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kävlinge Lärcentrum, Gymnasieskola with Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Lowest: Kävlinge Lärcentrum, Gymnasieskola with Skolkoll score 47 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Kävlinge ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kävlinge
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annelundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 140 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Barsebäcks Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BARSEBÄCKS MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 200 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dösjebroskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 150 | 80.5% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kävlinge Lärcentrum, Gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 30 | 16.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Korsbackaskolan | Compulsory school | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 490 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lackalängaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 120 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 360 | 90.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 380 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyvångsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 430 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olympiaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 280 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rinnebäcksskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 440 | 89.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skönadalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 410 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tolvåkerskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 550 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tolvåkerskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | 140 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | KÄVLINGE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in KävlingeKävlinge has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kävlinge you | — | 240.7In line with neighbour average | 81.1%Better than neighbour average | 133,938 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lomma | 9.5 km | 269.7Better than neighbour average | 82.6%Better than neighbour average | 131,768 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lund | 14.7 km | 251.3Better than neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 149,650 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Svalöv | 15.4 km | 189.6Worse than neighbour average | 68.7%Worse than neighbour average | 148,169 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Burlöv | 15.7 km | 221.3Worse than neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,231 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Staffanstorp | 17.2 km | 249.1Better than neighbour average | 77.5%Better than neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Landskrona | 17.7 km | 231In line with neighbour average | 67.7%Worse than neighbour average | 124,989 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 235.3 | 73.1% | 138,099 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 Kävlinge 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 Kävlinge municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Kävlinge
BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KORSBACKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KORSBACKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KORSBACKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KORSBACKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: School types changed from FTH, GRAN to FTH, GR, GRAN
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: Register field changed from unknown to false
SSK Stöd: Address changed from Kullagatan 2, 24480 Kävlinge to Östra stationstorget 1, 24444 Kävlinge
Barsebäcks Montessoriskola: Address changed from Maria montessorisväg 2, 24657 Maria montessorisväg 2 to Maria montessorisväg 2, 24657 Barsebäck
Modersmål: Address changed from Högalidsvägen 6, 24433 Kävlinge to Södervångsvägen 1, 24631 Löddeköpinge
Barsebäcks Montessoriskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Barsebäcks Montessori
Barsebäcks Montessoriskola: Address changed from Maria Montessoris väg 2, 24657 Barsebäck to Maria montessorisväg 2, 24657 Maria montessorisväg 2
Barsebäcks Montessoriskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-07-01
Tolvåkerskolan 7-9: Renamed from Tolvåkerskolan to Tolvåkerskolan 7-9
Tolvåkerskolan 7-9: School types changed from GR, GRAN to GR
Tolvåkerskolan F-6: Renamed from Söderparksskolan to Tolvåkerskolan F-6
Tolvåkerskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Söderparkskolan to Tolvåkerskolan
Tolvåkerskolan F-6: Address changed from Bollvägen 6, 24635 Löddeköpinge to Bollvägen 8, 24635 Löddeköpinge
Tolvåkerskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola 1-9 to Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola
Tolvåkerskolan- anpassad grundskola: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge: Address changed from Kunskapsvägen 1, 24635 Löddeköpinge to Kunskapsvägen 1, 24643 Löddeköpinge
Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge: Operating name changed from unknown name to Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge
Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge: Renamed from Björkenässkolan to Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge
Noblaskolan Löddeköpinge: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 51 older events.
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