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Schools in Olofström municipality
20 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 Olofström, Blekinge County. The three most common school forms: 6 compulsory school, 6 preschool, 5 after-school care (+4 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 Olofström
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
- 3
- Preschools
- 6
- Municipal
- 20
- Independent
- 0
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.
Olofström has 20 schools with a merit value of 214.2 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 80.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
20 schools2,223 pupils80.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1.2%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Olofström.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Olofström e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Olofström
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 214.2) is 14.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 4 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 80.2%) is 6.9 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +6 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 19% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Olofström municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 20
- 20 municipal, 0 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,223
- 6 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 214.2
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 80.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Olofström municipality has 20 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 214.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (80.2%, 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↑ +1.4 %
Trend: 211.2 to 214.2, up2020: 211.2 p2025: 214.2 p
Merit values have increased by 3 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +8.1 %
Trend: 74.2 to 80.2, up2020: 74.2 %2025: 80.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +25.7 %
Trend: 112,601 to 141,539, up2020: 112,601 SEK2025: 141,539 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 28,937 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Olofström
- How many schools are there in Olofström?
- Olofström municipality has 20 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 6 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 6 offer preschool. 20 of the units are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 2,223 pupils attend schools in Olofström.
- What are the merit values in Olofström?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Olofström is 214.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Högavångsskolan with 216.7 points.
- Which school in Olofström has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Brännaregårdsskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Olofström at 88.4%. The municipality value is 80.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Olofström?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Olofström is 141,539 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 135,979 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Olofström 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 OlofströmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in OlofströmThe 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 transport36.4% 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: 4,512 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 Olofström compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Olofström
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 Olofström
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Olofström: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Brännaregårdsskolan with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Lowest: Högavångsskolan with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Olofström
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Olofström: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Klaragymnasiet med internat with Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Lowest: Nordenbergs gymnasium 2 with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Olofström
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brännaregårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 300 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gränums skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 30 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högavångs anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Högavångsskolan | Compulsory school | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 460 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jämshögs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 130 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klaragymnasiet med internat | Upper secondary school | KOMMUNSAMVERKAN CURA INDIVIDUTVECKLING | 60 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kyrkhults skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 150 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordenbergs gymnasium 1 | Upper secondary school | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 270 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordenbergs gymnasium 2 | Upper secondary school | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 180 | 81.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vilbokens anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vilboksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLOFSTRÖMS KOMMUN | 180 | 79% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in OlofströmOlofström has 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olofström you | — | 214.2In line with neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 141,539 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bromölla | 1.7 km | 203Worse than neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 157,287 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Karlshamn | 21.6 km | 218.8Better than neighbour average | 77.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,915 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sölvesborg | 24.5 km | 209.4In line with neighbour average | 77%Better than neighbour average | 160,961 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Östra Göinge | 26.5 km | 192.2Worse than neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 151,295 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Osby | 33.1 km | 214.1In line with neighbour average | 65.6%Worse than neighbour average | 138,694 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kristianstad | 38.2 km | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 77.8%Better than neighbour average | 140,349 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.1 | 74.7% | 149,250 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 Olofström 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.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 Olofström municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Olofström
Komvux: Address changed from Vällaregatan 30, 29338 Olofström to Östra Storgatan 24, 29334 Olofström
Komvux anpassad utbildning: Address changed from Vällaregatan 30, 29338 Olofström to Östra Storgatan 24, 29334 Olofström
Komvux, SFI: Address changed from Vällaregatan 30, 29338 Olofström to Östra Storgatan 24, 29334 Olofström
Nordenbergs gymnasium 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nordenbergs gymnasium 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nordenbergs gymnasium 1: Renamed from Nordenbergsskolan 1 to Nordenbergs gymnasium 1
Nordenbergs gymnasium 1: Operating name changed from Nordenbergsskolan to Nordenbergs gymnasium
Nordenbergs gymnasium 2: Renamed from Nordenbergsskolan 2 to Nordenbergs gymnasium 2
Nordenbergs gymnasium 2: Operating name changed from Nordenbergsskolan to Nordenbergs gymnasium
GRÄNUMS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from VIKINGAVÄGEN 65, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM to BOX 302, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM
JÄMSHÖGS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from VIKINGAVÄGEN 65, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM to BOX 302, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM
KYRKHULTS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from VIKINGAVÄGEN 65, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM to BOX 302, 29324 OLOFSTRÖM
Nordenbergs gymnasium 2: Address changed from Rydénvägen 1, 29338 Olofström to Rydénvägen 1, 29333 Olofström
Högavångs anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Jämshögsvägen 3, 29338 Olofström to Jämshögsvägen 3, 29334 Olofström
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Gränums anpassade grundskola to Vilbokens anpassade grundskola
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from Gränums skola to Vilboksskolan
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Håkantorpsvägen 2-0, 29393 Olofström to Timmermansgatan 11, 29338 Olofström
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Komvux anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Komvux, särvux to Komvux anpassad utbildning
Högavångs anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Högavångs särskola to Högavångs anpassade grundskola
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Gränums särskola to Gränums anpassade grundskola
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Address changed from Håkantorpsvägen 2-0, 29393 Olofströ to Håkantorpsvägen 2-0, 29393 Olofström
Vilbokens anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2020-08-19
Högavångs anpassade grundskola: Grades changed from 5, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Klaragymnasiet med internat: Address changed from Nordenbergskolan, Rydénvägen, 29333 OLOFSTRÖM to Rydénvägen 1, Nordenbergskolan, 29333 Olofström
Högavångs anpassade grundskola: Grades changed from 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 to 5, 8, 9
Kyrkhults skola: Address changed from Olofströmsvägen 23, 29060 KYRKHULT to Olofströmsvägen 23, 29374 Kyrkhult
Högavångs anpassade grundskola: Grades changed from 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 to 2, 4, 5, 7, 8
Klaragymnasiet med internat: Operating name changed from unknown name to Klaragymnasiet med internat
Brännaregårdsskolan: Address changed from Vikingavägen, 29335 OLOFSTRÖM to Vikingavägen 10, 29335 Olofström
… and 31 older events.
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