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 Trelleborg municipality
50 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 Trelleborg, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 25 preschool, 17 compulsory school, 15 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 Trelleborg
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
- 17
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 25
- Municipal
- 41
- Independent
- 9
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.
Trelleborg has 50 schools with a merit value of 223.1 (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).
50 schools8,035 pupils72% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Trelleborg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Trelleborg 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 Trelleborg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Trelleborg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 14.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 223.1) is 5.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +6.9 merit points above 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.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Trelleborg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 50
- 41 municipal, 9 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,035
- 17 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 223.1
- 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
- 11.9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Trelleborg municipality has 50 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 223.1 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↓ -6.1 %
Trend: 237.7 to 223.1, down2020: 237.7 p2025: 223.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 14.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.7 %
Trend: 69.4 to 72, up2020: 69.4 %2025: 72 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +38.1 %
Trend: 101,842 to 140,634, up2020: 101,842 SEK2025: 140,634 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 38,792 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Trelleborg
- How many schools are there in Trelleborg?
- Trelleborg municipality has 50 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 17 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 25 offer preschool. 41 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 8,035 pupils attend schools in Trelleborg.
- What are the merit values in Trelleborg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Trelleborg is 223.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg with 256.8 points.
- Which school in Trelleborg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Pilens Montessoriskola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Trelleborg at 100%. The municipality value is 72% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Trelleborg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Trelleborg is 140,634 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 141,080 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Trelleborg 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 TrelleborgThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in TrelleborgThe 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 transport25.3% 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: 6,530 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 Trelleborg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Trelleborg
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 Trelleborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Trelleborg: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Trelleborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Trelleborg: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Söderslättsgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Lowest: Söderslättsgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 44 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Trelleborg ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Trelleborg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alstad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 90 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Borgen | Compulsory school | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 20 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 290 | — | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattebäcksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 150 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klagstorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 90 | 71.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Trelleborg | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 360 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Liljeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 870 | 73.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pilens Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERSLÄTTS MONTESSORISKOLA EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 50 | 100% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Pilevallskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 330 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Serresjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 290 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjöviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 450 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Skegrie skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 430 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Smygeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 210 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderslättsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 1,120 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderslättsgymnasiets anpassade Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Värnet | Compulsory school | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 20 | 64.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Väståkraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 450 | 54.3% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västervångskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | 690 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västervångskolans anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | TRELLEBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in TrelleborgTrelleborg has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelleborg you | — | 223.1Worse than neighbour average | 72%In line with neighbour average | 140,634 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Vellinge | 14.7 km | 254.4Better than neighbour average | 77.4%Better than neighbour average | 133,602 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Svedala | 16.8 km | 237.3In line with neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 135,843 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Skurup | 22.7 km | 225.6Worse than neighbour average | 67.3%Worse than neighbour average | 140,847 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Malmö | 25.1 km | 233.9In line with neighbour average | 71.2%In line with neighbour average | 140,833 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Staffanstorp | 29.1 km | 249.1Better than neighbour average | 77.5%Better than neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Burlöv | 29.3 km | 221.3Worse than neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,231 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 236.9 | 73% | 137,523 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 Trelleborg 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.
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National comparison
See how Trelleborg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Trelleborg
Borgen: Register field changed from false to true
Skegrie skola: Address changed from Stationsvägen 17, 23169 Skegrie to Skegrie stationsväg 17, 23169 Skegrie
Anpassad utbildning, VUX: Renamed from Uo Söderslätt, Särvux to Anpassad utbildning, VUX
Skegrie skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kunskapsskolan Trelleborg: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Skegrie skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Liljeskolan: Address changed from Engelbrektsgatan 5, 23121 TRELLEBORG to Engelbrektsgatan 5, 23152 TRELLEBORG
Västervångskolan: Address changed from Pekpinnen 2, 23166 Trelleborg to Virkesvägen 2, 23168 Trelleborg
Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Sjöviksskolans grundsärskola to Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola
Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from Sjöviksskolans grundsärskola to Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola
Skegrie skola: Address changed from Stationsvägen 17, 23179 Trelleborg to Stationsvägen 17, 23169 Skegrie
Söderslättsgymnasiets anpassade Gymnasieskola: Renamed from Gymnasiesärskola to Söderslättsgymnasiets anpassade Gymnasieskola
Söderslättsgymnasiets anpassade Gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from Söderslättsgymnasiet GySär to Söderslättsgymnasiets anpassade Gymnasieskola
Västervångskolans anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Västervångskolans grundsärskola to Västervångskolans anpassade grundskola
Västervångskolans anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from Västervångskolan to Västervångskolans anpassade grundskola
Värnet: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Värnet: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-08-01
Kunskapsskolan Trelleborg: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kunskapsskolan Trelleborg
Pilens Montessoriskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Pilens Montessoriskola
Pilens Montessoriskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Sjöviksskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg: Operating name changed from unknown name to Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg
Skegrie skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Pilens Montessoriskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Internationella Engelska Skolan Trelleborg: Address changed from Nytorpsvägen 5 B, 18371 Täby to Klövervallsgatan 54, 23134 Trelleborg
Liljeskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Liljeskolan
Sjöviksskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sjöviksskolan
Sjöviksskolans anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sjöviksskolans grundsärskola
… and 86 older events.
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