Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Södertälje municipality
119 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 Södertälje, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 66 preschool, 34 compulsory school, 31 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 Södertälje
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
- 34
- Upper secondary
- 11
- Preschools
- 66
- Municipal
- 86
- Independent
- 33
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.
Södertälje has 119 schools with a merit value of 232.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
119 schools17,733 pupils73.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Södertälje
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Södertälje.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Södertälje 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 Södertälje e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Södertälje
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has increased by 9.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +18.4 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +10.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 150,870 SEK) is 5% higher than the national average (144,179 SEK).
Key metrics — Södertälje municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
119Active schools86 municipal, 33 independent
17,733Total pupils34 compulsory, 11 upper secondary
11.6Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Södertälje municipality has 119 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 232.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.7%, 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↑ +4.2 %
Trend: 223.3 to 232.7, up2020: 223.3 p2025: 232.7 p
Merit values have increased by 9.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +16.8 %
Trend: 63.1 to 73.7, up2020: 63.1 %2025: 73.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 10.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.0 %
Trend: 124,669 to 150,870, up2020: 124,669 SEK2025: 150,870 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,200 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Södertälje
- How many schools are there in Södertälje?
- Södertälje municipality has 119 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 34 of the units offer compulsory education, 11 offer upper-secondary education and 66 offer preschool. 86 of the units are municipal and 33 are independent. A total of 17,733 pupils attend schools in Södertälje.
- What are the merit values in Södertälje?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Södertälje is 232.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Mariaskolan with 283.6 points.
- Which school in Södertälje has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vackstanäsgymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Södertälje at 94.8%. The municipality value is 73.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Södertälje?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Södertälje is 150,870 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 160,610 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Södertälje 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 SödertäljeThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in SödertäljeThe 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 transport73% 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: 2,656 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 Södertälje compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
3/7Merit value 2025
4/7Qualified teachers 2025
6/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Södertälje
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 Södertälje
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Södertälje: 31 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Blombackaskolan with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
31 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Södertälje
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Södertälje: 11 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Mälardalens Tekniska Gymnasium with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
11 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Södertälje ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Södertälje
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blombackaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 460 | 89.8% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average. |
| Brunnsängskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 500 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Eneskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 450 | 72.3% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fornbackaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 260 | 53% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Foucaultgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hölöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 350 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hovsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 420 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Igelsta grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 450 | 59.9% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average. |
| Innovitaskolan Södertälje | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 490 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Södertälje | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 660 | — | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Järna friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 250 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Järna Naturbruksgymnasium | Upper secondary school | NIBBLESTIFTELSEN | 30 | 40.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lilla Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lilla Park och Min Skola AB | 60 | 54.6% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lina grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 340 | 60.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Södertälje | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 20 | 50.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Majtorpskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 180 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mälardalens Tekniska Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Mälardalens Tekniska Gymnasium Aktiebolag | 210 | 87.8% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mariaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN MARIA MAGDALENA | 160 | — | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mariekällskolan | Compulsory school | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 500 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mikaelgården Läkeped. Institut | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | FÖRENINGEN MIKAELGÅRDENS LÄKEPEDAGOGISKA INST | 30 | — | — |
| Mölnboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 110 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Mora Park Hölö | Adapted compulsory school | STIFTELSEN MORA PARK | — | — | — |
| Mora Parks skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN MORA PARK | 10 | — | — |
| Morabergs studiecentrum | Upper secondary school | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 210 | 34.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Novalisgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | STIFTELSEN NOVALIS | 70 | 28.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Södertälje | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 120 | 52.5% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average. |
| Nyckelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nyckelknippan Förskole AB | 250 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örjanskolan grund | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN ÖRJANSKOLAN | 170 | — | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Örjanskolan gym | Upper secondary school | FÖRENINGEN ÖRJANSKOLAN | 80 | — | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| Oxbacksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 220 | 72.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Pershagenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 410 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Södertälje | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 290 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ronnaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 530 | 77% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Rosenborgskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 620 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| S:ta Ragnhildgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | S:ta Ragnhildgymnasiet AB | 250 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Saltåskolan anpassad gymnasieskola och anpassad grundskola åk 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school | FÖRENINGEN SALTÅ BY | — | — | — |
| Södertälje friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Södertälje Friskola Aktiebolag | 440 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Solberga by anpassad grundsskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | FÖRENINGEN SOLBERGA BY | — | — | — |
| Soldalaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 490 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Solvikskolan | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STÖDFÖRENINGEN FÖR SOLVIKSKOLAN | 100 | — | — |
| Stålhamraskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 180 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Täljegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 680 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Tavestaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 310 | 84.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Torekällgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 280 | 76.8% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Vackstanäsgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | STIFTELSEN OTTO OCH SIGNE BROMS HEMSKOLA Å VACKSTANÄS | 260 | 94.8% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Near average. |
| Vallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 230 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Viksbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 300 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Vittra Östertälje | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 390 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Wasaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | SÖDERTÄLJE KOMMUN | 480 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in SödertäljeSödertälje has 66 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Södertälje you | — | 232.7 | 73.7% | 150,870 SEK |
| Salem | 9.2 km | 231.3 | 78.8% | 146,539 SEK |
| Nykvarn | 10.8 km | 231.7 | 78.5% | 127,128 SEK |
| Botkyrka | 14.6 km | 232.3 | 72.3% | 146,747 SEK |
| Ekerö | 17.6 km | 247.2 | 74.1% | 140,193 SEK |
| Huddinge | 23.4 km | 243.8 | 73% | 142,754 SEK |
| Gnesta | 23.8 km | 225.3 | 69.9% | 152,346 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 235.3 | 74.4% | 142,618 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 Södertälje 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 Södertälje municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Södertälje
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Renamed from Förskola 963658 to FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Operating name changed from Förskola 963658 to FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Maria Magdalena (previously: Okänd huvudman)
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Address changed from HJULÅKERSVÄGEN 1, 15332 JÄRNA to MÖLNBOVÄGEN 21, 15332 JÄRNA
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA to Förskola 963658
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Operating name changed from FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA to Förskola 963658
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Maria Magdalena)
FÖRSKOLAN MARIA NYCKELPIGA: Address changed from MÖLNBOVÄGEN 21, 15332 JÄRNA to HJULÅKERSVÄGEN 1, 15332 JÄRNA
Lilla Parkskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3
Mölnboskolan: Head changed
Tavestaskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
FASADENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN SLOTTET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÄSTHOVENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TYGELNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Rosenborgskolan: Contact details changed from url: http://www.sodertalje.se/rosenborgskolan, email: rosenborgskolan@skolasodertalje.se, phone: 08-52301502 to url: http://www.sodertalje.se/rosenborgskolan, email: rosenborgsenheten@skolasodertalje.se, phone: 08-52301502
Solvikskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
ALGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ANNEXETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BADPARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BERGVIKS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRKBACKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BJÖRKÄNGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BLOMBACKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BOFINKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BRAXENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BROLUNDA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BURSPRÅKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 653 older events.
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