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Schools in Kungälv municipality
73 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 Kungälv, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 41 preschool, 23 compulsory school, 20 after-school care (+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 Kungälv
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
- 23
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 41
- Municipal
- 56
- Independent
- 17
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.
Kungälv has 73 schools with a merit value of 225.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
73 schools9,500 pupils74.5% 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 Kungälv e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Kungälv
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 9.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 8.7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 74.5%) is 1.2 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 135,457 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Kungälv municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 73
- 56 municipal, 17 independent
- Total pupils
- 9,500
- 23 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 225.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 74.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Kungälv municipality has 73 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 225.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (74.5%, 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↓ -4.1 %
Trend: 235.2 to 225.6, down2020: 235.2 p2025: 225.6 p
Merit values have decreased by 9.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -5.0 %
Trend: 78.4 to 74.5, down2020: 78.4 %2025: 74.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +22.4 %
Trend: 110,685 to 135,457, up2020: 110,685 SEK2025: 135,457 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,772 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Kungälv
- How many schools are there in Kungälv?
- Kungälv municipality has 73 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 23 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 41 offer preschool. 56 of the units are municipal and 17 are independent. A total of 9,500 pupils attend schools in Kungälv.
- What are the merit values in Kungälv?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Kungälv is 225.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola with 260.6 points.
- Which school in Kungälv has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Kungälv at 97.9%. The municipality value is 74.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Kungälv?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kungälv is 135,457 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 133,453 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Kungälv 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 KungälvThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KungälvThe 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 transport13.2% 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: 3,618 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 Kungälv compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Kungälv
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 Kungälv
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Kungälv: 23 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Strandskolan Montessoriföreningen i Kungälv with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
23 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Kungälv
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Kungälv: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 4 with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Lowest: Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 5 with Skolkoll score 40 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Kungälv ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kungälv
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diseröds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 300 | 87% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fontinskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 300 | 88.7% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN FÖR WALDORFPEDAGOGIK I KUNGÄLV | 160 | — | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friskolan i Kärna | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MONA HURTIG SKOL AB | 240 | 50.2% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hålta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 140 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kareby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 300 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kärna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 320 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kastellegårdsskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 140 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kastellegårdsskolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 250 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klöverbackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 60 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kode skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 120 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kullens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 270 | 67.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marstrands skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 60 | 71.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 1 | Upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 310 | 97.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 2 | Upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 360 | 92.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 3 | Upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 250 | 57% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 4 | Upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 340 | 95.7% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 5 | Upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 340 | 88% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan Älvkullen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN MONTESSORI FÖR ALLA BARN | 130 | 46.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munkegärdeskolan | Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 400 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olserödsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 130 | 65.7% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandbackaskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 190 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandbackaskolan 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sparråsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 380 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strandskolan Montessoriföreningen i Kungälv | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STRANDSKOLAN, MONTESSORIFÖRENINGEN I KUNGÄLV | 220 | 88% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Thorildskolan 1 | Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 510 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Thorildskolan 2 | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | — | — | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trekungagymnasiet Individuella och nationella | Adapted upper secondary school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Tunge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 250 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ytterbyskolan 1 | Compulsory school | KUNGÄLVS KOMMUN | 550 | 69.5% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KungälvKungälv has 41 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kungälv you | — | 225.6In line with neighbour average | 74.5%In line with neighbour average | 135,457 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ale | 6.2 km | 224.5In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,373 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Stenungsund | 19.5 km | 224.3In line with neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 154,227 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Partille | 20.2 km | 233.6Better than neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 130,750 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Göteborg | 20.5 km | 232.2Better than neighbour average | 74.9%In line with neighbour average | 155,918 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lerum | 21.2 km | 228.6In line with neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 132,950 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lilla Edet | 23.6 km | 197.7Worse than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 138,063 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 223.5 | 74.3% | 142,713 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 Kungälv 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 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Kungälv
KRISTNA MONTESSORIFÖRENINGEN I SOLBERGA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SAGOSLOTTET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRISTNA MONTESSORIFÖRENINGEN I SOLBERGA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SAGOSLOTTET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KRISTNA MONTESSORIFÖRENINGEN I SOLBERGA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SAGOSLOTTET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KRISTNA MONTESSORIFÖRENINGEN I SOLBERGA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SAGOSLOTTET FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Thorildskolan 2: School types changed from GRAN to GR, GRAN
Thorildskolan 2: Register field changed from unknown to false
Sparråsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Thorildskolan 2: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola: Renamed from Fredkullaskolan ,waldorfskola, to Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola
Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Fredkullaskolan
Fredkullaskolan Waldorfskola: School types changed from FKLASS, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Sparråsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Trekungagymnasiet Individuella och nationella: Renamed from Trekungagymnasiet gysär Individuella och nationella to Trekungagymnasiet Individuella och nationella
Friskolan i Kärna: Operating name changed from unknown name to Friskolan i Kärna
Friskolan i Kärna: Address changed from Lyckevägen 18, 44270 Kärna to Snödroppevägen 8, 44270 Kärna
Montessoriskolan Älvkullen: Operating name changed from unknown name to Montessoriskolan Älvkullen
Strandskolan Montessoriföreningen i Kungälv: Operating name changed from unknown name to Strandskolan Montessoriföreningen i Kungälv
Sparråsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2022-01-01
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2022-01-01
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 3: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 3: Start date changed from not_registered to 2022-01-01
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 4: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mimers hus Gymnasium, Skolenhet 4: Start date changed from not_registered to 2022-01-01
… and 36 older events.
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