Preschool
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Schools in Norrköping municipality
234 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 Norrköping, Östergötland County. The three most common school forms: 120 preschool, 63 compulsory school, 41 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 Norrköping
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
- 63
- Upper secondary
- 27
- Preschools
- 120
- Municipal
- 189
- Independent
- 45
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.
Norrköping has 234 schools with a merit value of 229.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
234 schools27,735 pupils72.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Norrköping
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Norrköping.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Norrköping 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 Norrköping e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Norrköping
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average +4.2 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +6.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 136,164 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,179 SEK).
- Highest merit value: Kunskapsskolan Norrköping with 279.6 points.
Key metrics — Norrköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
234Active schools189 municipal, 45 independent
27,735Total pupils63 compulsory, 27 upper secondary
12.3Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Norrköping municipality has 234 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 229.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -0.6 %
Trend: 231 to 229.6, down2020: 231 p2025: 229.6 p
Merit values have decreased by 1.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +9.6 %
Trend: 65.9 to 72.2, up2020: 65.9 %2025: 72.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 6.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +20.9 %
Trend: 112,605 to 136,164, up2020: 112,605 SEK2025: 136,164 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 23,559 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Norrköping
- How many schools are there in Norrköping?
- Norrköping municipality has 234 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 63 of the units offer compulsory education, 27 offer upper-secondary education and 120 offer preschool. 189 of the units are municipal and 45 are independent. A total of 27,735 pupils attend schools in Norrköping.
- What are the merit values in Norrköping?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Norrköping is 229.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kunskapsskolan Norrköping with 279.6 points.
- Which school in Norrköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Kungsgårdsgymnasiet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Norrköping at 98.1%. The municipality value is 72.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Norrköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Norrköping is 136,164 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 136,832 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Norrköping 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 NorrköpingThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in NorrköpingThe 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 transport22.5% 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: 4,366 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 Norrköping compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
1/7Merit value 2025
5/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Norrköping
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 Norrköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Norrköping: 61 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping with Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
61 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Norrköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Norrköping: 25 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: De Geergymnasiet 3 with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
25 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Norrköping ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Norrköping
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åbymoskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 410 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Borgsmoskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Borgsmoskolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 20 | 50.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Bråvallagymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 96% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bråvallagymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 190 | 79.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bråvallagymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 190 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bråvallagymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 50 | — | — |
| Bråvallagymnasiet 5 | Adapted upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Bråviksskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 320 | 83.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Dagsbergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 100 | 62.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| De Geergymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 380 | 91.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| De Geergymnasiet 2 | Adapted upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| De Geergymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 330 | 80.9% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| De Geergymnasiet 5 | Adapted upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| De Geergymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 90 | 92.3% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| De Geers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Djäkneparksskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 510 | 73.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Norrköping | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 220 | 91.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ebersteinska gymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 220 | 91.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ebersteinska gymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 200 | 83.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ebersteinska gymnasiet 7 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 50 | 58.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ektorpsringen 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 240 | 65.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ektorpsskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 240 | 79.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ektorpsskolan 3 | Adapted compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Enebyskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 80% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Enebyskolan 2 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 78.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Film & Musikgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | FILM- OCH MUSIKGYMNASIET I NORRKÖPING DEL AV MEDBORGARSKOLAN | 120 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Greby-skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 130 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Gustaf Adolfsskolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagagymnasiet skolenhet Blå | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 350 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagagymnasiet skolenhet grön | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 200 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagagymnasiet skolenhet gul | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 80 | 56.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hagagymnasiet skolenhet röd | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 180 | 90.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagaskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 72.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Himmelstalunds utbildningscentrum | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | REGION ÖSTERGÖTLAND | 250 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hultdalsskolan | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 360 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| I Ur och Skur sk Skattkammarön | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | I UR OCH SKUR SKOLAN SKATTKAMMARÖN EK. FÖR. | 130 | 61.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| JENSEN grundskola Norrköping | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 310 | 56.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Norrköping | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 220 | 69.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Johannesskolan Norrkpg Kr Sk | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN AGAPE NORRKÖPING | 150 | 54.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping | Compulsory school | Jönsbergska Idrottsskolan Norrköping AB | 340 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Above average. |
| Jurslaskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 270 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Karlshovsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 89.8% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kättinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 70 | 85.9% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kimstadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 62.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Klingsborgsskolan 1 | Compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 77% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Klingsborgsskolan 3 | Adapted compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kungsängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 320 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kungsängsskolans anpassade grundskola 1 | Adapted compulsory school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kungsgårdsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | NORRKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 350 | 98.1% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in NorrköpingNorrköping has 120 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrköping you | — | 229.6 | 72.2% | 136,164 SEK |
| Söderköping | 16.4 km | 218.8 | 80.5% | 147,900 SEK |
| Finspång | 29.2 km | 214.6 | 67.2% | 145,337 SEK |
| Linköping | 39.2 km | 228.3 | 82.4% | 146,110 SEK |
| Åtvidaberg | 42.8 km | 202.7 | 76.8% | 164,534 SEK |
| Katrineholm | 44.1 km | 217.3 | 69.5% | 143,793 SEK |
| Valdemarsvik | 49.3 km | 211.7 | 75.3% | 158,051 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 215.6 | 75.3% | 150,954 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 Norrköping 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 Norrköping municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Norrköping
Skarphagsskolan 1: Head changed
Skarphagsskolans anpassade grundskola: Head changed
Vidar Ljung Gymnasiet: Renamed from Fria Läroverken Norrköping to Vidar Ljung Gymnasiet
Vidar Ljung Gymnasiet: Operating name changed from Fria Läroverken Norrköping to Vidar Ljung Gymnasiet
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BULLERBYN: Address changed from LEKARYD, 34292 ALVESTA to Rösgången 17, 60211 NORRKÖPING
Greby-skolan: Contact details changed from url: http://www.norrkoping.se, email: grebyskolan@norrkoping.se, phone: 011-151802 to url: http://www.norrkoping.se, email: grebyskolan@norrkoping.se, phone: 011-151860
Ektorpsringen 2: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Norrköpings Montessoriskola 1: Address changed from Värdshusgatan 4, 60233 Norrköping to Frans Bloms gata 132, 60378 Norrköping
Ebersteinska gymnasiet 7: Head changed
Norrköpings Lärlingsgymnasium 1: Head changed
Norrköpings lärlingsgymnasium 2: Head changed
I Ur och Skur sk Skattkammarön: Address changed from Folkborgsvägen 17 hus 33, 60381 Norrköping to Folkborgsvägen 17 hus 33, 60382 Norrköping
ENBÄRETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GULLVIVANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KAFFEBACKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLOCKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LOKATTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RINGBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SIMONSTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TROMBONENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VILLA EKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÖNSKERINGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Kunskapsgymnasiet Norrköping: Contact details changed from url: https://www.kunskapsgymnasiet.se/skolor/norrkoping, email: info.norrkoping@kunskapsgymnasiet.se, phone: 073-3662604 to url: https://www.kunskapsgymnasiet.se/skolor/norrkoping, email: info.norrkoping@kunskapsgymnasiet.se, phone: 011-3330230
Kunskapsskolan Norrköping: Contact details changed from url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/norrkoping, email: info.norrkoping@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 08-50691140 to url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/norrkoping, email: info.norrkoping@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 011-3330360
Praktiska Gymnasiet Norrköping: Address changed from Tullhusgatan 13, 60228 Norrköping to Tegelängsgatan 10, 60228 Norrköping
Stiftelsen Rudolf Steinerskolan: Contact details changed from url: http://www.rudolfsteinerskolan.se, email: info@rudolfsteinerskolan.se, phone: 0702-291399 to url: http://www.rudolfsteinerskolan.se, email: rektor@rudolfsteinerskolan.se, phone: 0702-291399
Praktiska Gymnasiet Norrköping: Address changed from Tullhusgatan 13, 60228 Norrköping to Tegelängsgatan 10, 60228 Norrköping
Praktiska Gymnasiet Norrköping: Contact details changed from url: http://www.praktiska.se, email: peter.varma@praktiska.se, phone: 011-393150 to url: https://praktiska.se/norrkoping/, email: peter.varma@praktiska.se, phone: 011-393150
Film & Musikgymnasiet: Operator name changed to: Film- Och Musikgymnasiet I Norrköping Del Av Medborgarskolan (previously: Studiefrämjandet Östergötland)
Film & Musikgymnasiet: Contact details changed from url: http://www.filmomusikgymnasiet.se, email: info@filmomusikgymnasiet.se, phone: 011-290919 to url: http://www.filmomusikgymnasiet.se, email: info@filmomusikgymnasiet.se, phone: 076-5490919
… and 1227 older events.
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