Preschool
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Schools in Nora municipality
21 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 Nora, Örebro County. The three most common school forms: 10 preschool, 7 compulsory school, 6 after-school care (+4 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 Nora
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
- 7
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 10
- Municipal
- 20
- Independent
- 1
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.
Nora has 21 schools with a merit value of 211.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
21 schools1,487 pupils75.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Nora
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Nora.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Nora 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 Nora e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Nora
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 211.5) is 17 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 6.3 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 163,584 SEK) is 13% higher than the national average (144,179 SEK).
Key metrics — Nora municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
21Active schools20 municipal, 1 independent
1,487Total pupils7 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
11.8Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Nora municipality has 21 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 211.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (75.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the national average 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↓ -2.9 %
Trend: 217.8 to 211.5, down2020: 217.8 p2025: 211.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 6.3 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -3.1 %
Trend: 77.7 to 75.3, down2020: 77.7 %2025: 75.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +33.3 %
Trend: 122,696 to 163,584, up2020: 122,696 SEK2025: 163,584 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 40,888 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Nora
- How many schools are there in Nora?
- Nora municipality has 21 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 7 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 10 offer preschool. 20 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,487 pupils attend schools in Nora.
- What are the merit values in Nora?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Nora is 211.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Karlsängskolan with 211.5 points.
- Which school in Nora has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gyttorps skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Nora at 90.3%. The municipality value is 75.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Nora?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nora is 163,584 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 161,178 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Nora 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 NoraThe 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% 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: 15,934 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 Nora compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
1/7Qualified teachers 2025
5/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Nora
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 Nora
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Nora: 7 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gyttorps skola with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
7 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Nora
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORA KOMMUN | 130 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Borns Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BORNS SKOLA EK.FÖRENING | 70 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gyttorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORA KOMMUN | 110 | 90.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| IM-programmet i Nora | Upper secondary school | NORA KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Järnboås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORA KOMMUN | 50 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Järntorgsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORA KOMMUN | 220 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Karlsängskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | NORA KOMMUN | 380 | 70% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lärkesskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORA KOMMUN | 150 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in NoraNora has 10 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 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora you | — | 211.5 | 75.3% | 163,584 SEK |
| Lindesberg | 16.8 km | 188 | 62.2% | 153,131 SEK |
| Örebro | 31.8 km | 222.5 | 71.4% | 135,959 SEK |
| Karlskoga | 34.9 km | 219 | 74.7% | 146,813 SEK |
| Hällefors | 38.6 km | 205.3 | 62.4% | 186,150 SEK |
| Lekeberg | 39.3 km | 206.7 | 65.6% | 151,708 SEK |
| Ljusnarsberg | 39.8 km | 188.8 | 68.5% | 208,049 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 205 | 67.5% | 163,635 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 Nora 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Nora municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Nora
DALKARLSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LINGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DALKARLSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LINGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DALKARLSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LINGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
DALKARLSBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LINGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Borns Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Borns Friskola
Borns Friskola: Operator name changed to: Föräldrakooperativet Borns Skola Ek.förening (previously: Föräldrakooperativet BornsSkola, Ekonomiska förening)
Borns Friskola: Head changed
Borns Friskola: Contact details changed from url: http://www.bornsfriskola.se, email: inga-lill@bornsfriskola.se, phone: 0587-91028 to url: http://www.bornsfriskola.se, email: daniel@bornsfriskola.se, phone: 0587-91028
Borns Friskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
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Örebro CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Nora.Merit value year 9Compare Nora with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.AskersundCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.DegerforsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HälleforsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HallsbergCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KarlskogaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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