Preschool
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Schools in Tidaholm municipality
29 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 Tidaholm, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 13 preschool, 9 compulsory school, 7 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 Tidaholm
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
- 9
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 13
- Municipal
- 28
- 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.
Tidaholm has 29 schools with a merit value of 208 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 64.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
29 schools1,773 pupils64.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Tidaholm
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Tidaholm.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Tidaholm 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 Tidaholm e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Tidaholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 208) is 20.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -10 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 64.3%) is 9 percentage points below the national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -7.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Tidaholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
29Active schools28 municipal, 1 independent
1,773Total pupils9 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
11.4Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Tidaholm municipality has 29 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 208 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (64.3%, 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↓ -4.1 %
Trend: 217 to 208, down2020: 217 p2025: 208 p
Merit values have decreased by 9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -10.2 %
Trend: 71.6 to 64.3, down2020: 71.6 %2025: 64.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 7.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +16.3 %
Trend: 125,528 to 146,029, up2020: 125,528 SEK2025: 146,029 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 20,501 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Tidaholm
- How many schools are there in Tidaholm?
- Tidaholm municipality has 29 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 9 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 13 offer preschool. 28 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,773 pupils attend schools in Tidaholm.
- What are the merit values in Tidaholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Tidaholm is 208 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- Which school in Tidaholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Rudbecksgymnasiet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Tidaholm at 86.1%. The municipality value is 64.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Tidaholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Tidaholm is 146,029 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 142,084 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Tidaholm 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 TidaholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in TidaholmThe 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 transport11.9% 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: 7,263 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 Tidaholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
6/7Merit value 2025
7/7Qualified teachers 2025
5/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Tidaholm
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 Tidaholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Tidaholm: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Rosenbergs grundskola F-3 with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Forsens grundskola 4-6 with Skolkoll score 37 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Tidaholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Tidaholm: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Rudbecksgymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Lowest: Rudbecksgymnasiet 2 with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Tidaholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekedalens skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 100 | 52.9% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Forsen anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Forsens grundskola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 180 | 46.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Forsens grundskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 160 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Fröjereds grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
| Hellidsskolan 1 | Compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hellidsskolan 2 | Compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hellidsskolan anpassad grundskola 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Rosenbergs grundskola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 200 | 58.4% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Rosenbergs grundskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 160 | 86% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Rudbecksgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 200 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Rudbecksgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 120 | 69% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Valstads grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TIDAHOLMS KOMMUN | 80 | 42.8% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
Preschools in TidaholmTidaholm has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidaholm you | — | 208 | 64.3% | 146,029 SEK |
| Hjo | 22.2 km | 216.9 | 75.5% | 167,205 SEK |
| Falköping | 22.3 km | 218.1 | 68.9% | 145,513 SEK |
| Skövde | 26.4 km | 218.7 | 73.7% | 132,999 SEK |
| Mullsjö | 28.6 km | 203.9 | 72.5% | 138,158 SEK |
| Habo | 30.2 km | 230.1 | 83.7% | 133,684 SEK |
| Tibro | 30.6 km | 210.3 | 66.9% | 155,850 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 216.3 | 73.5% | 145,568 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 Tidaholm 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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Timeline — school events in Tidaholm
Ekedalens skola F-6: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
Forsen anpassad grundskola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: frida.svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606124 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: frida.svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606124
Forsens grundskola 4-6: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: camilla.melander@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606130 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: camilla.melander@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606130
Forsens grundskola F-3: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: malin.fredriksson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606128 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: malin.fredriksson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606128
Fröjereds grundskola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
Hellidsskolan 1: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813
Hellidsskolan 2: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813
Hellidsskolan anpassad grundskola 7-9: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: fata.viden@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606813
Kompetenscentrum: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/barnomsorg--utbildning/vuxenutbildning-kompetenscentrum.html, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/vuxenutbildningkompetenscentrum.1011.html, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173
Kompetenscentrum anpassad utbildning för vuxna: Contact details changed from url: http://www.tidaholm.se/barnomsorgutbildning/kompetenscentrumvuxenutbildning, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/vuxenutbildningkompetenscentrum.1011.html, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173
Kompetenscentrum SFI: Contact details changed from url: http://www.tidaholm.se/barnomsorgutbildning/kompetenscentrumvuxenutbildning, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/vuxenutbildningkompetenscentrum.1011.html, email: kompetenscentrum@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606173
Rosenbergs grundskola 4-6: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: Lisa.Landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: Lisa.Landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
Rosenbergs grundskola F-3: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
Rudbecksgymnasiet 1: Contact details changed from url: http://www.rudbecksgymnasiet.se, email: karin.larsson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606148 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/rudbecksgymnasiet.923.html, email: karin.larsson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606148
Rudbecksgymnasiet 2: Head changed
Rudbecksgymnasiet 2: Contact details changed from url: http://www.rudbecksgymnasiet.se, email: karin.larsson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606148 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/rudbecksgymnasiet.923.html, email: karin.larsson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606148
Valstads grundskola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: Frida.Svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606300 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning/grundskolaanpassadgrundskolaochfritidshem/grundskolor.5689.html, email: Frida.Svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606300
FÖRSKOLAN UGGLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hellidsskolan 1: Grades changed from 7, 8 to 7, 8, 9
Hellidsskolan 2: Grades changed from 9 to 7, 8, 9
5-ÅRSVEKSAMHET FORSEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
5-ÅRSVERKSAMHET ROSENBERG: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Ekedalens skola F-6: Contact details changed from url: http://tidaholm.se, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
Forsen anpassad grundskola: Contact details changed from url: http://tidaholm.se, email: frida.svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606124 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: frida.svahn@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606124
Forsens grundskola 4-6: Contact details changed from url: http://www.tidaholm.se/barnomsorgutbildning, email: camilla.melander@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606130 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: camilla.melander@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606130
Forsens grundskola F-3: Contact details changed from url: http://www.tidaholm.se/barnomsorgutbildning, email: malin.fredriksson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606128 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: malin.fredriksson@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606128
Fröjereds grundskola: Contact details changed from url: http://www.tidaholm.se, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963 to url: https://www.tidaholm.se/forskolaskolaochutbildning.25.html, email: lisa.landestedt@tidaholm.se, phone: 0502-606963
FÖRSKOLA EKEDALEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN AXET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN BJÖRNEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 220 older events.
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