Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Kungsbacka municipality
159 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: 6 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; 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
- 13
- Preschools
- 77
- Municipal
- 127
- Independent
- 32
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.
Kungsbacka has 159 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%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
159 schools17,129 pupils77.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
Apply for a place in Kungsbacka
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Kungsbacka.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Kungsbacka 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 Kungsbacka e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Kungsbacka
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 10.5 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 236.3) is 7.8 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 3 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.7%) is 4.4 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 15% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Kungsbacka municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 159
- 127 municipal, 32 independent
- Total pupils
- 17,129
- 59 compulsory, 13 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 236.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Kungsbacka municipality has 159 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 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↓ -4.3 %
Trend: 246.8 to 236.3, down2020: 246.8 p2025: 236.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 10.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.7 %
Trend: 74.9 to 77.7, up2020: 74.9 %2025: 77.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.8 %
Trend: 110,252 to 134,283, up2020: 110,252 SEK2025: 134,283 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,031 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Kungsbacka
- How many schools are there in Kungsbacka?
- Kungsbacka municipality has 159 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 59 of the units offer compulsory education, 13 offer upper-secondary education and 77 offer preschool. 127 of the units are municipal and 32 are independent. A total of 17,129 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 KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola with 274 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.
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 KungsbackaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KungsbackaThe 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 transport7.3% 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).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 5,270 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 Kungsbacka compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
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: 56 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gottskär Grundskola with Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
56 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: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 3 with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
13 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Kungsbacka ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kungsbacka
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvsåkersskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 150 | 90.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Älvsåkersskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 140 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 1 | Adapted upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 2 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 570 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 3 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 380 | 87.4% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 4 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 200 | 60.5% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 5 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 130 | 58.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsa Gårdsskola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 100 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsa Gårdsskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 100 | 88% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 200 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsaskolan 7-9AD | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 140 | 56.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsaskolan 7-9FI | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 120 | 64.7% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 180 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkris skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 70 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 250 | 64.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 140 | 82% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 130 | 53.1% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 300 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 2 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 470 | 91.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 3 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 300 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 110 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 5 | Upper secondary school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 220 | 56.6% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 3-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 200 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjordskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 130 | 88.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjordskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 140 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frillesåsskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 180 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frillesåsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 180 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frillesåsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 170 | 72% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furulidsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 190 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gällingeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 120 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gottskär Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gottskär Grundskola Ekonomisk förening | 200 | 85.1% | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullregnsskolan A | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 60 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullregnsskolan B | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 30 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hålabäcksskolan A | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 160 | 81.1% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hålabäcksskolan B | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 140 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedeskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 160 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 170 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 810 | — | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Iseråsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kapareskolan A-D | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 240 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kapareskolan E-H | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 240 | 79.8% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Kullaviks Montessoriskola Ekonomisk förening | 250 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kollaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 200 | 88% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kollaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 200 | 73.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kollaskolan 7-9 AGR | Adapted compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kollaskolan AGR 1-6C | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kollaskolan AGR 1-6D | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kollaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 180 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kullaviksskolan 4-9A | After-school care, Compulsory school | KUNGSBACKA KOMMUN | 210 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
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. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kungsbacka you | — | 236.3In line with neighbour average | 77.7%In line with neighbour average | 134,283 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Mölndal | 19.5 km | 239.2Better than neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 135,724 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Härryda | 24.2 km | 242.6Better than neighbour average | 76%In line with neighbour average | 129,230 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Göteborg | 28.6 km | 232.2In line with neighbour average | 74.9%In line with neighbour average | 155,918 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Partille | 29.4 km | 233.6In line with neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 130,750 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Mark | 33.6 km | 207Worse than neighbour average | 71.1%Worse than neighbour average | 160,232 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Öckerö | 36.5 km | 223In line with neighbour average | 79.7%Better than neighbour average | 153,262 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 229.6 | 76.5% | 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.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Kungsbacka 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
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Timeline — school events in Kungsbacka
Särö Montessoriskola Daggdroppen: Address changed from Idrottsgången 21, 42941 Särö to Idrottsgången 21, 42944 Särö
Åsa Gårdsskola 4-6: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6 to 5, 6
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus F-2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Iseråsskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Iseråsskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6C: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6C: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6D: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Kollaskolan AGR 1-6D: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Resursskolan Ängen: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskolan Ängen: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1: Renamed from Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Renamed from LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Operating name changed from LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Renamed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Operating name changed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Kungsbacka to Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 3: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1: School types changed from GY, VUX to GY
BRITTA-LENAS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
IVARSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STORA LOKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 3-5: Renamed from Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra to Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 3-5
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 3-5: Grades changed from 4, 5 to 3, 4, 5
Gullregnsskolan A: School types changed from FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Gullregnsskolan A: Grades changed from 1, 3 to 2
Gullregnsskolan B: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Gullregnsskolan B: Grades changed from 2 to 1, 3
… and 265 older events.
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