Best lower-secondary schools in Varberg 2024/25

Compare the 12 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Varberg ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 225.1 points (2.6 points below the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Varberg that offer Years 7–9 (both F-9/1-9 units and stand-alone lower-secondary schools) and have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown so you can read the ranking in context.

Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Location, pedagogical profile, well-being and pupil composition also matter. Read the full methodology →

Data coverage and sorting

12 schools are included. 12 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.

Filter
Compulsory schools in Varberg that offer Years 7-9 and have a published Year 9 final-grade score.
Sorting
Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
Score weights
Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
Coverage
12 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 0 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 4.3 of 5 dimensions.
Sources
Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
Latest data year
2024/25

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Varberg

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Varberg ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#SchoolSkolkoll scoreYear 9 scoreSALSA deviationCert. teachersPupilsType
1Ankarskolan 4-9Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Near average.247.2+2.095%370Municipal
2Trönninge skola 4-9Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average.240.1-2.088%520Municipal
3Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist skSkolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average.263.8+10.068%150Independent
4Påskbergsskolan 4-9Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.233.0-7.080%370Municipal
5Lindbergs skola 4-9Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average.228.1+0.078%290Municipal
6Hagaskolan 4-9Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.231.9+23.060%260Municipal
7Kunskapsskolan VarbergSkolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average.236.4-3.070%320Independent
8Rolfstorps skola 4-9Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average.212.5-7.075%230Municipal
9Vidhögeskolan 4-9Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average.203.3-15.077%380Municipal
10Bosgårdsskolan 4-9Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average.211.0-15.069%360Municipal

Showing top 10 of 12 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Varberg.See all schools →

Varberg vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Varberg have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 225.1 points, which is 2.6 points below the national average (227.7 points).

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About the author

Markus Reimer founded Skolkoll to make Swedish school data easy to compare. Skolkoll is operated by Skolspegeln AB — no advertising and no sale of data; data is treated the same for all providers. Full transparency disclosure on About Skolkoll.

Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.