Preschool
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Schools in Skara municipality
34 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 Skara, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 14 preschool, 8 compulsory school, 7 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 Skara
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
- 8
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 14
- Municipal
- 25
- 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.
Skara has 34 schools with a merit value of 206.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
34 schools3,725 pupils72% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Skara
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Skara.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Skara 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 Skara e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Skara
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 206.1) is 22.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 10.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 6 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 72%) is 1.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Skara municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 34
- 25 municipal, 4 independent
- Total pupils
- 3,725
- 8 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 206.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 72%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Skara municipality has 34 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 206.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72%, 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↓ -5.0 %
Trend: 216.9 to 206.1, down2020: 216.9 p2025: 206.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 10.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -1.9 %
Trend: 73.4 to 72, down2020: 73.4 %2025: 72 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +27.3 %
Trend: 117,883 to 150,049, up2020: 117,883 SEK2025: 150,049 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 32,166 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Skara
- How many schools are there in Skara?
- Skara municipality has 34 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 8 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 14 offer preschool. 25 of the units are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 3,725 pupils attend schools in Skara.
- What are the merit values in Skara?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Skara is 206.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Viktoriaskolan 1 with 206.9 points.
- Which school in Skara has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 2 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Skara at 96.7%. The municipality value is 72% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Skara?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Skara is 150,049 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 149,641 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Skara 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 SkaraThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SkaraThe 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 transport30.5% 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: 6,300 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 Skara compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Skara
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 Skara
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Skara: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Källeskolan with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
8 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Skara
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Skara: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Olinsgymnasiet i Skara with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Lowest: Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4 with Skolkoll score 40 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Skara
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | SKARA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ardalaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 120 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Axevalla Hästcentrum | Upper secondary school | VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONEN | 130 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friskolan Metis | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LÄROCENTRUM I SKARA EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 200 | 41.3% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gällkvistskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 280 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Källeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 240 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 2 | Upper secondary school | SKARA KOMMUN | 170 | 96.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 3 | Upper secondary school | SKARA KOMMUN | 170 | 87.6% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4 | Upper secondary school | SKARA KOMMUN | 240 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 260 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp | Upper secondary school | VÄSTRA GÖTALANDSREGIONEN | 190 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olinsgymnasiet i Skara | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Wejshag Invest AB | 100 | 83.7% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Valleskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 140 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Varnhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKARA KOMMUN | 120 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viktoriaskolan 1 | Compulsory school | SKARA KOMMUN | 560 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SkaraSkara has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skara you | — | 206.1In line with neighbour average | 72%In line with neighbour average | 150,049 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Götene | 16.2 km | 202.3Worse than neighbour average | 70.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,771 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lidköping | 22.9 km | 217.4In line with neighbour average | 79.3%Better than neighbour average | 140,266 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Skövde | 22.9 km | 218.7Better than neighbour average | 73.7%Better than neighbour average | 132,999 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Falköping | 24.8 km | 218.1Better than neighbour average | 68.9%Worse than neighbour average | 145,513 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Vara | 31.8 km | 203.6Worse than neighbour average | 71.5%In line with neighbour average | 158,959 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tidaholm | 36.4 km | 208In line with neighbour average | 64.3%Worse than neighbour average | 146,029 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 211.4 | 71.3% | 144,756 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 Skara 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 Skara municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Skara
Ardalaskolan: Address changed from Idrottsvägen, 53274 Ardala to Idrottsvägen 1, 53274 Ardala
Valleskolan: Address changed from Hedvägen, 53272 Axvall to Hedvägen 1, 53272 Axvall
Varnhemsskolan: Address changed from Varnhem, 53273 Varnhem to Axevallavägen 7, 53273 Varnhem
FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN PALETTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Axevalla Hästcentrum: Address changed from Skärv Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall to Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall
Axevalla Hästcentrum - yrkesvux: Address changed from Skärv Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall to Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall
Axevalla Hästcentrum: Address changed from Axevalla Travbana, 53292 Axvall to Skärv Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall
Axevalla Hästcentrum - yrkesvux: Address changed from Axevalla Travbana, 53292 Axvall to Skärv Axevalla Hästcentrum 1, 53292 Axvall
Vuxenutbildningen Skara komvux: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildningen Skara
Vuxenutbildningen Skara SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildningen SFI Skara
Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 3: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4: Renamed from Katedralskolan Skara Ro E to Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4
Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Katedralskolan Skara Enhet 4: Status changed from VILANDE to AKTIV
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Grundsärskolan Skara kommun to Anpassad grundskola
Axevalla Hästcentrum - yrkesvux: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Axevalla Hästcentrum - yrkesvux: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-11-01
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - yrkesvux lantbruk: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - yrkesvux lantbruk: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-11-01
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - yrkesvux trädgård och djur: Renamed from Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - komvux to Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - yrkesvux trädgård och djur
Axevalla Hästcentrum: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Axevalla Hästcentrum: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-10-01
Friskolan Metis: Operating name changed from unknown name to Friskolan Metis
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp: Operating name changed from unknown name to Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp: Address changed from Uddetorp, 53296 Skara to Uddetorp 1, 53296 Skara
Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp - yrkesvux trädgård och djur: Operating name changed from unknown name to Naturbruksskolan Uddetorp
… and 66 older events.
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