Preschool
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Schools in Munkedal municipality
23 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 Munkedal, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 9 preschool, 6 compulsory school, 5 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 Munkedal
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
- 6
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 9
- Municipal
- 19
- Independent
- 4
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.
Munkedal has 23 schools with a merit value of 203.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 68% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
23 schools1,776 pupils68% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.8%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Munkedal 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 Munkedal e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Munkedal
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 203.3) is 25.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 15.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 16 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 68%) is 5.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Munkedal municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 23
- 19 municipal, 4 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,776
- 6 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 203.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 68%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Munkedal municipality has 23 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 203.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (68%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↑ +8.5 %
Trend: 187.4 to 203.3, up2020: 187.4 p2025: 203.3 p
Merit values have increased by 15.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -4.5 %
Trend: 71.2 to 68, down2020: 71.2 %2025: 68 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.6 %
Trend: 133,315 to 158,157, up2020: 133,315 SEK2025: 158,157 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,842 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Munkedal
- How many schools are there in Munkedal?
- Munkedal municipality has 23 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 6 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 9 offer preschool. 19 of the units are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 1,776 pupils attend schools in Munkedal.
- What are the merit values in Munkedal?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Munkedal is 203.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kungsmarksskolan with 210.1 points.
- Which school in Munkedal has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Hedekas skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Munkedal at 81.3%. The municipality value is 68% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Munkedal?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Munkedal is 158,157 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 145,339 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Munkedal 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 MunkedalThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MunkedalThe 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 transport17.3% 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: 5,922 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 Munkedal compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Munkedal
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 Munkedal
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Munkedal: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hedekas skola with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Kungsmarksskolan with Skolkoll score 34 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Munkedal
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Munkedal: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kunskapens hus, IM with Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Lowest: Processtekniska Gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 31 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Munkedal
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 200 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Centrumskolan | Compulsory school | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 80 | 50.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dinglegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Naturbruk Väst AB | 80 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällevadsholms skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 90 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedekas skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 80 | 81.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsmarksskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 380 | 61.8% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapens hus, IM | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 40 | 56.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munkedals anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Munkedalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 250 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Processtekniska Gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | MUNKEDALS KOMMUN | 40 | 56.9% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 120 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in MunkedalMunkedal has 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munkedal you | — | 203.3Worse than neighbour average | 68%In line with neighbour average | 158,157 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Färgelanda | 22.4 km | 200.5Worse than neighbour average | 65.6%Worse than neighbour average | 180,225 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Uddevalla | 24.4 km | 220.4In line with neighbour average | 72.9%Better than neighbour average | 143,370 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lysekil | 26 km | 218.2In line with neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 162,560 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sotenäs | 26.3 km | 224.1Better than neighbour average | 64.9%Worse than neighbour average | 164,250 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Tanum | 27.4 km | 205.1Worse than neighbour average | 67.7%In line with neighbour average | 159,605 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Orust | 35.9 km | 218.7In line with neighbour average | 79.3%Better than neighbour average | 163,819 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214.5 | 69% | 162,305 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 Munkedal 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Munkedal municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Munkedal
Dinglegymnasiet: Address changed from Kustvägen 11C, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 11C Hus 3, 45561 Dingle
Kunskapens hus, IM: Address changed from Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 10, 45561 Dingle
Kunskapens Hus, Komvux: Address changed from Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 10, 45561 Dingle
Kunskapens Hus, SFI: Address changed from Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 10, 45561 Dingle
Munkedals anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Skolvägen 5, 45530 Munkedal to Myrbottenvägen 8, 45534 Munkedal
Centrumskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR to GR
Kunskapens hus, IM: Address changed from Kustvägen 12, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle
Kunskapens Hus, Komvux: Address changed from Kustvägen12, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle
Kunskapens Hus, SFI: Address changed from Kustvägen 12, 45561 Dingle to Norra Kustvägen 9, 45561 Dingle
Dinglegymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Kungsmarksskolan: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
Munkedalsskolan: Renamed from Munkedals skola to Munkedalsskolan
Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal: Renamed from Lärlingsgymnasiet i Munkedal to Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal
Munkedals anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-01-11
Munkedalsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-01-11
Bruksskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Bruksskolan
Centrumskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Centrumskolan
Hedekas skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hedekas skola
Hällevadsholms skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hällevadsholms skola
Kungsmarksskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kungsmarksskolan
Dinglegymnasiet: Operating name changed from unknown name to Naturbruk Väst
Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lärlingsgymnasiet i Munkedal
Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal: School types changed from GY, VUX to GY
Dinglegymnasiet: Operator name changed to: Naturbruk Väst AB (previously: Dinglegymnasiet AB)
Kunskapens hus, IM: Renamed from Kunskapenshus, IM to Kunskapens hus, IM
Processtekniska Gymnasiet: Address changed from Artic Paper, 45580 MUNKEDAL to Bruksvägen 29, 45533 MUNKEDAL
Kunskapens hus, IM: Renamed from Ungdomsgymnasiet to Kunskapenshus, IM
Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal: Renamed from Lärlingsgymnasiet i Håby to Lärlingsgymnasiet i Munkedal
Yrkesgymnasiet Munkedal: Address changed from Lerbergsvägen 2, 45591 MUNKEDAL to Stationsvägen 24, 45531 Munkedal
Centrumskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
… and 37 older events.
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