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Schools in Motala municipality
80 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 Motala, Östergötland County. The three most common school forms: 40 preschool, 26 compulsory school, 20 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 Motala
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
- 26
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 40
- Municipal
- 75
- 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.
Motala has 80 schools with a merit value of 205.2 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
80 schools7,150 pupils75.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.9%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Motala.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Motala 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 Motala e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Motala
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 205.2) is 23.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 9.7 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 14.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 75.9%) is 2.6 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).
Key metrics — Motala municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 80
- 75 municipal, 5 independent
- Total pupils
- 7,150
- 26 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 205.2
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 75.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Motala municipality has 80 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 205.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (75.9%, 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↓ -4.5 %
Trend: 214.9 to 205.2, down2020: 214.9 p2025: 205.2 p
Merit values have decreased by 9.7 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.4 %
Trend: 72.7 to 75.9, up2020: 72.7 %2025: 75.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.3 %
Trend: 114,383 to 138,762, up2020: 114,383 SEK2025: 138,762 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,379 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Motala
- How many schools are there in Motala?
- Motala municipality has 80 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 26 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 40 offer preschool. 75 of the units are municipal and 5 are independent. A total of 7,150 pupils attend schools in Motala.
- What are the merit values in Motala?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Motala is 205.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hällaskolan with 226.7 points.
- Which school in Motala has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Carlsund utbildningscentrum 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Motala at 99.1%. The municipality value is 75.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Motala?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Motala is 138,762 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 141,234 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Motala 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 MotalaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MotalaThe 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 transport20% 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: 5,697 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 Motala compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Motala
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 Motala
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Motala: 25 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Österstad skola with Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
25 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Motala
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Motala: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Platengymnasiet 4 with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Lowest: Carlsund utbildningscentrum 3 with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Motala
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 1 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MOTALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MOTALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola Platen | Adapted upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergvallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 160 | 85.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bråstorpskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 210 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Carlsund utbildningscentrum 1 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 180 | 99.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Carlsund utbildningscentrum 2 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 220 | 99.1% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Carlsund utbildningscentrum 3 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 160 | 48.7% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dansäterskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 150 | 85% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekenässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 150 | 81.4% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fågelsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 90 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fornåsa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 110 | 59.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Godegårds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 30 | 56.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällaskolan | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 260 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Motala | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 130 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Motalas Högstadium | Compulsory school | AcadeMedia AB | 210 | 66% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klockrike skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 60 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Motala | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 270 | 63.4% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariebergsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 230 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariebergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 200 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norra skolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 200 | 68.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nykyrka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 70 | 59% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 30 | 94.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Platengymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 340 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Platengymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 220 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Platengymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 60 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskolan Hälla | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Skolgårda skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 310 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skolgårda skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 380 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Smedsby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 110 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Södra skolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 270 | 91.5% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tjällmo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 80 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vätternskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 80 | 40.9% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vätternskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MOTALA KOMMUN | 120 | 60.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Zederslundsskolan | Compulsory school | MOTALA KOMMUN | 320 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in MotalaMotala has 40 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motala you | — | 205.2Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%Worse than neighbour average | 138,762 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vadstena | 17.3 km | 206.8Worse than neighbour average | 93.9%Better than neighbour average | 156,627 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Mjölby | 23.8 km | 207.2Worse than neighbour average | 79.5%In line with neighbour average | 135,897 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Linköping | 34.6 km | 228.3Better than neighbour average | 82.4%In line with neighbour average | 146,110 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Karlsborg | 35.9 km | 217.7In line with neighbour average | 82.5%In line with neighbour average | 155,537 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Boxholm | 36.8 km | 224.5Better than neighbour average | 79.6%In line with neighbour average | 157,520 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Askersund | 39.2 km | 203.2Worse than neighbour average | 67.6%Worse than neighbour average | 176,524 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214.6 | 80.9% | 154,702 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 Motala 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 Motala municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Motala
Resursskolan Hälla: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskolan Hälla: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Mariebergsskolan F-6: Renamed from Mariebergsskolan F-3 to Mariebergsskolan F-6
Mariebergsskolan F-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Norra skolan F-6: Renamed from Norra skolan 2-6 to Norra skolan F-6
Norra skolan F-6: School types changed from GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Norra skolan F-6: Grades changed from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
FÖRSKOLAN SYRÉNGATAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN TROLLSLÄNDAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SYRÉNGATAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN TROLLSLÄNDAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SYRÉNGATAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN TROLLSLÄNDAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTRA LUND: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN KARLSLUND to FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTRA LUND
FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTRA LUND: Address changed from LUSTIGKULLEVÄGEN 46, 59145 MOTALA to BORENSVÄGEN 135, 59162 MOTALA
FÖRSKOLAN SYRÉNGATAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN TROLLSLÄNDAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTRA LUND: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN KARLSLUND to FÖRSKOLAN VÄSTRA LUND
Innovitaskolan Motalas Högstadium: Operating name changed from Innovitaskolan Motalas Högstadium to Innovitaskolan Motala
Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 1: Renamed from Anpassad grundskola Marieberg to Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 1
Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 1: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 2: Renamed from Anpassad grundskola Marieberg F-6 to Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 2
Anpassad grundskola Marieberg 2: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Anpassad gymnasieskola Platen: Renamed from Platengymnasiet 3 to Anpassad gymnasieskola Platen
Platengymnasiet 4: Address changed from Smålandsgata 2, 59160 Motala to Smålandsgatan 2, 59160 Motala
Vätternskolan 4-6: Address changed from Ulaxgatan 57, 59154 Motala to Strandvägen 18, 59136 Motala
Carlsund utbildningscentrum 3: Address changed from Medevivägen 57, 59150 Motala to Medevivägen 57, 59139 Motala
Skolgårda skola 7-9: Address changed from Skolgårdagatan 24, 59160 Motala to Vagngatan 20, 59160 Motala
Skolgårda skola F-6: Address changed from Skolgårdagatan 20, 59160 Motala to Vagngatan 20, 59160 Motala
Tjällmo skola: Address changed from Länsvägen 57, 59190 Tjällmo to Länsvägen 55, 59190 Tjällmo
… and 147 older events.
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