Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
Go to Västerås e-service for preschool application (opens in a new window)
Schools in Västerås municipality
248 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 Västerås, Västmanland County. The three most common school forms: 145 preschool, 60 compulsory school, 49 after-school care (+6 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 Västerås
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
- 60
- Upper secondary
- 21
- Preschools
- 145
- Municipal
- 149
- Independent
- 99
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.
Västerås has 248 schools with a merit value of 224.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
248 schools31,028 pupils66.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Västerås
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Västerås.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Västerås 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 Västerås e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Västerås
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 66.3%) is 7 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 4.9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 136,647 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- Highest merit value: Grundskolan Äventyret with 270.4 points.
Key metrics — Västerås municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 248
- 149 municipal, 99 independent
- Total pupils
- 31,028
- 60 compulsory, 21 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 224.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 66.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Västerås municipality has 248 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 224.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (66.3%, 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→ unchanged
Trend: 225.8 to 224.9, stable2020: 225.8 p2025: 224.9 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +2.8 %
Trend: 64.5 to 66.3, up2020: 64.5 %2025: 66.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +28.8 %
Trend: 106,127 to 136,647, up2020: 106,127 SEK2025: 136,647 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,520 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Västerås
- How many schools are there in Västerås?
- Västerås municipality has 248 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 60 of the units offer compulsory education, 21 offer upper-secondary education and 145 offer preschool. 149 of the units are municipal and 99 are independent. A total of 31,028 pupils attend schools in Västerås.
- What are the merit values in Västerås?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Västerås is 224.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Grundskolan Äventyret with 270.4 points.
- Which school in Västerås has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Yrkesgymnasiet Västerås has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Västerås at 100%. The municipality value is 66.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Västerås?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Västerås is 136,647 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 138,663 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Västerås 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 VästeråsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VästeråsThe 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 transport38.8% 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: 4,363 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 Västerås compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Västerås
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 Västerås
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Västerås: 57 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Fryxellska skolan with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
57 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Västerås
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Västerås: 20 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hitachigymnasiet Västerås with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
20 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Västerås ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Västerås
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affärsgymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 210 | 68.8% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ALMASKOLAN | 140 | — | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Barkaröskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bjurhovdaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 260 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blåsboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 300 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brandthovdaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Carlforsska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 1,080 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Carlforsska Gymnasiet Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Centuriaskolan | Compulsory school | Svensson Enterprises AB | 110 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dingtuna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 220 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edströmska | Adult education, Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 440 | 87.5% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edströmska Gymnasiet Anpassad Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ekbergaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 380 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Emausskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 360 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Entréskolan Västerås | Compulsory school | A.S. Febo AB | 110 | 44.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredriksbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridhemsskolan grund | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fridnässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 160 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fryxellska skolan | Compulsory school | STIFTELSEN FRYX | 840 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gäddeholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grillska Gymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | STADSMISSIONENS SKOLSTIFTELSE | 610 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grundskolan Äventyret | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ÄVENTYRET | 160 | 58.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grytaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hahrska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 75% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hahrska Gymnasiet Anpassad Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Håkantorpsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 76.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 190 | 58.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hammarbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 150 | 68% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hamreskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 410 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Herrgärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 300 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hitachigymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Svensson Enterprises AB | 380 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hökåsenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 320 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Västerås | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 460 | — | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| IQRA Skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Aros Skolor AB | 140 | 32.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Irstaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 750 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Irstaskolan Anpassad | Adapted compulsory school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| JENSEN grundskola Västerås | Compulsory school | JENSEN group AB | 380 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| JENSEN Gymnasium Västerås | Upper secondary school | JENSEN group AB | 200 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kopparlundsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | VÄSTERÅS ENTREPRENÖRSGYMNASIUM | 180 | 55.8% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kristiansborgsskolan | Compulsory school | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsgymnasiet Västerås | Upper secondary school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 260 | 93.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Västerås | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 540 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lilla Kunskapsskolan Västerås | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | — | — | No score |
| Lövängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 260 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Västerås | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 50 | 53.1% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mälardalen International School (MISV) | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Svensson Enterprises AB | 80 | — | No score |
| Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Västerås | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Mälardalens Ridgymnasium Västerås Handelsbolag | 70 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mälarparksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 380 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Malmabergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄSTERÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mistelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Mistelskolan Ekonomisk förening | 40 | 63.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VästeråsVästerås has 145 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Västerås you | — | 224.9In line with neighbour average | 66.3%Worse than neighbour average | 136,647 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Hallstahammar | 17.8 km | 221.2In line with neighbour average | 69%In line with neighbour average | 147,025 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Eskilstuna | 27.9 km | 227.8Better than neighbour average | 68%Worse than neighbour average | 143,059 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Surahammar | 29.7 km | 221.4In line with neighbour average | 70%In line with neighbour average | 138,580 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Enköping | 32.1 km | 217.8In line with neighbour average | 83.2%Better than neighbour average | 133,166 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Köping | 33.4 km | 213.7In line with neighbour average | 70.3%In line with neighbour average | 144,780 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sala | 34.2 km | 209.9Worse than neighbour average | 64.8%Worse than neighbour average | 140,154 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 218.6 | 70.9% | 141,127 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 Västerås 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 Västerås municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Västerås
Gäddeholmsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Gäddeholmsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Hitachigymnasiet Västerås: Address changed from Robotvägen 4, 72136 Västerås to Hydrovägen 3, 72136 Västerås
Astar (Västerås VUC): Address changed from Kopparbergsvägen 25, 72213 Västerås to Norra Källgatan 17, 72211 Västerås
Grytaskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Grytaskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Irstaskolan Anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Irstaskolan Anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Lilla Kunskapsskolan Västerås: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Nybyggeskolan anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Nybyggeskolan anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Viksängskolan anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Viksängskolan anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Önstaskolan anpassad: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Önstaskolan anpassad: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Westra Aros Gymnasium 1: Renamed from NTI Gymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium 1
Westra Aros Gymnasium 1: Operating name changed from NTI Gymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium
Westra Aros Gymnasium 1: Address changed from Ingenjör Bååths gata T 6, 72212 Västerås to Port-anders Gata 5, 72212 Västerås
Westra Aros Gymnasium 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Westra Aros Gymnasium 2: Renamed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium 2
Westra Aros Gymnasium 2: Operating name changed from Praktiska Gymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium
Westra Aros Gymnasium 2: Address changed from Lysgränd 1, 72130 Västerås to Port-anders Gata 5, 72212 Västerås
Westra Aros Gymnasium 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Westra Aros Gymnasium 3: Renamed from KLARA Teoretiska Gymnasium Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium 3
Westra Aros Gymnasium 3: Operating name changed from KLARA Teoretiska Gymnasium Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium
Westra Aros Gymnasium 3: Address changed from Ingenjör Bååths gata 47, 72212 Västerås to Port-anders Gata 5, 72212 Västerås
Westra Aros Gymnasium 3: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Westra Aros Gymnasium 4: Renamed from Designgymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium 4
Westra Aros Gymnasium 4: Operating name changed from Designgymnasiet Västerås to Westra Aros Gymnasium
Westra Aros Gymnasium 4: Address changed from Ingenjör Bååths Gata 7, 72212 Västerås to Port-anders Gata 5, 72212 Västerås
… and 517 older events.
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