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Schools in Kungsbacka municipality

School profileData and statisticsMunicipal report (PDF)

160 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 Kungsbacka, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 77 preschool, 59 compulsory school, 48 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 Kungsbacka

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
59
Upper secondary
14
Preschools
77
Municipal
128
Independent
32

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.

Kungsbacka has 160 schools with a merit value of 236.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).

160 schools17,309 pupils77.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)

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Summary — Kungsbacka

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Kungsbacka municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

160Active schools128 municipal, 32 independent
17,309Total pupils59 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
236.3Average year-9 meritCompulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
77.7%Qualified teachersCompulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 73.3 %)
134,283 SEK/yearCost per pupilCompulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 144,179 SEK)
13.2Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality

Kungsbacka municipality has 160 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 236.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the national average of 73.3%.

Common questions about schools in Kungsbacka

How many schools are there in Kungsbacka?
Kungsbacka municipality has 160 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 59 of the units offer compulsory education, 14 offer upper-secondary education and 77 offer preschool. 128 of the units are municipal and 32 are independent. A total of 17,309 pupils attend schools in Kungsbacka.
What are the merit values in Kungsbacka?
The municipality year-9 merit value in Kungsbacka is 236.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Maleviksskolan with 282.9 points.
Which school in Kungsbacka has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Kullaviksskolan F-3 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Kungsbacka at 92.7%. The municipality value is 77.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
How much does a school place cost in Kungsbacka?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kungsbacka is 134,283 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 135,993 SEK per pupil.

Municipal support functions for schools

Practical information about how Kungsbacka organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.

School choice and placement

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 Kungsbacka
Mother-tongue tuition

7.3% 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).

Student health

Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 5,270 SEK/year (2025).

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Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source

Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.

Supplementary funding for independent schools

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 works
How does Kungsbacka compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
3/7Cost/pupil 2025

Skolkoll score in Kungsbacka

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 Kungsbacka
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden

Compulsory schools in Kungsbacka: 55 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gottskär Grundskola with Skolkoll score 76 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.

55 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Kungsbacka
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden

Upper secondary schools in Kungsbacka: 14 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 6 with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.

14 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score

See compulsory schools in Kungsbacka ranked by Skolkoll score →

Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kungsbacka

Compare schools
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kungsbacka with school form, provider, pupil count, qualified teachers and Skolkoll score
SchoolFormsProviderPupilsQual. teachersSkolkoll score
Älvsåkersskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN15090.2%Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average.
Älvsåkersskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN14083.2%Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average.
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 1Adapted upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 2Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN57086.4%Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average.
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 3Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN40087.4%Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average.
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 4Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN22060.5%Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average.
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 5Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN14058.6%Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average.
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 6Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN13092.2%Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average.
Åsa Gårdsskola 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN10081.6%Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average.
Åsa Gårdsskola F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN10088%Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average.
Åsaskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN20070.3%Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average.
Åsaskolan 7-9ADCompulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN14056.7%Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average.
Åsaskolan 7-9FICompulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN12064.7%Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average.
Åsaskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN18082.8%Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average.
Björkris skola F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN7072.9%Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average.
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1Upper secondary schoolAcadeMedia AB19064.7%Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average.
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2Upper secondary schoolAcadeMedia AB15082%Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average.
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3Upper secondary schoolAcadeMedia AB14053.1%Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average.
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN32079.7%Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average.
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 2Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN47091.5%Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average.
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 3Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN30080.4%Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average.
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN110—Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 5Upper secondary schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN24056.6%Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average.
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 3-5After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN20086.5%Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average.
Fjordskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN13088.1%Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.
Fjordskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN14080.2%Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.
Frillesåsskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN18078.9%Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average.
Frillesåsskolan 7-9Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN18080.6%Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average.
Frillesåsskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN17072%Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average.
FurulidsskolanAfter-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN19066.5%Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average.
GällingeskolanAfter-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN12076.9%Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.
Gottskär GrundskolaAdapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classGottskär Grundskola Ekonomisk förening20085.1%Skolkoll score 76 out of 100. Above average.
Gullregnsskolan AAfter-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN6082.5%Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average.
Gullregnsskolan BAfter-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN30——
Hålabäcksskolan AAfter-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN16081.1%Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average.
Hålabäcksskolan BAfter-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN14078.7%Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average.
Hedeskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN16077.4%Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average.
Hedeskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN17074.6%Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average.
Internationella Engelska Skolan KungsbackaAfter-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool classInternationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB810—Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average.
Iseråsskolan F-6After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Kapareskolan A-DCompulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN24079.2%Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average.
Kapareskolan E-HCompulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN24079.8%Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average.
KMS Kullaviks MontessoriskolaAfter-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKullaviks Montessoriskola Ekonomisk förening25078.2%Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average.
Kollaskolan 4-6After-school care, Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN20088%Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average.
Kollaskolan 7-9Compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN20073.5%Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average.
Kollaskolan 7-9 AGRAdapted compulsory schoolKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6CAdapted compulsory school, After-school careKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6DAdapted compulsory school, After-school careKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN———
Kollaskolan F-3After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool classKUNGSBACKA KOMMUN18077.5%Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average.
Preschools in KungsbackaKungsbacka has 77 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools

Neighbouring municipalities

The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).

Neighbouring municipalities to Kungsbacka with distance, merit value, qualified teachers and cost per pupil
MunicipalityDistanceMerit value (2025)Qual. teachers (2025)Cost/pupil (2025)
Kungsbacka you—236.377.7%134,283 SEK
Mölndal19.4 km239.282.4%135,724 SEK
Härryda24 km242.676%129,230 SEK
Göteborg28.4 km232.274.9%155,918 SEK
Partille29.4 km233.674.8%130,750 SEK
Mark33.9 km20771.1%160,232 SEK
Öckerö36.4 km22379.7%153,262 SEK
Neighbour avg229.676.5%144,186 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.

Statistics: school year 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Kungsbacka municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc.Municipality ranking — where does Kungsbacka place?SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations?Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Kungsbacka

  1. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 230375 to SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA

  2. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Operating name changed from Förskola 230375 to SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA

  3. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Montessoriskolan Daggdroppen (previously: Okänd huvudman)

  4. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Address changed from IDROTTSGÅNGEN 21 LYCKE GÅRD, 42944 SÄRÖ to IDROTTSGÅNGEN 21, 42944 SÄRÖ

  5. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Renamed from SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA to Förskola 230375

  6. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Operating name changed from SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA to Förskola 230375

  7. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Montessoriskolan Daggdroppen)

  8. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Address changed from IDROTTSGÅNGEN 21, 42944 SÄRÖ to IDROTTSGÅNGEN 21 LYCKE GÅRD, 42944 SÄRÖ

  9. Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV

  10. Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01

  11. Iseråsskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV

  12. Iseråsskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01

  13. Kollaskolan AGR 1-6C: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV

  14. Kollaskolan AGR 1-6C: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01

  15. Kollaskolan AGR 1-6D: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV

  16. Kollaskolan AGR 1-6D: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01

  17. Resursskolan Ängen: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV

  18. Resursskolan Ängen: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01

  19. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1: Renamed from Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1

  20. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1: Contact details changed from url: https://drottningblanka.se/, email: kungsbacka@dbgy.se, phone: 0300-73191 to url: https://drottningblanka.se/kungsbacka, email: kungsbacka@dbgy.se, phone: 0300-73191

  21. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Renamed from LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2

  22. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Operating name changed from LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka

  23. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Head changed

  24. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Contact details changed from url: http://www.lbs.se, email: kungsbacka@lbs.se, phone: 0300-564590 to url: https://drottningblanka.se/kungsbacka, email: kungsbacka@dbgy.se, phone: 0300-564590

  25. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Renamed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3

  26. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Operating name changed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka

  27. Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Contact details changed from url: https://praktiska.se/skolor/kungsbacka, email: stefan.lindh@dbgy.se, phone: 070-1504462 to url: https://drottningblanka.se/kungsbacka, email: kungsbacka@dbgy.se, phone: 070-1504462

  28. Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4: Head changed

  29. Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1: School types changed from GY, VUX to GY

  30. BRITTA-LENAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV

… and 434 older events.

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