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 Vaxholm municipality
12 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 Vaxholm, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 7 preschool, 5 compulsory school, 4 after-school care (+1 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 Vaxholm
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
- 5
- Upper secondary
- 0
- Preschools
- 7
- Municipal
- 9
- Independent
- 3
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.
Vaxholm has 12 schools with a merit value of 263.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
12 schools1,672 pupils78.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1.6%)
Apply for a place in Vaxholm
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Vaxholm.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Vaxholm 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 Vaxholm e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Vaxholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 263.1) is 34.6 points above the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 7.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +11 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 78.2%) is 4.9 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 25% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Vaxholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 12
- 9 municipal, 3 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,672
- 5 compulsory, 0 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 263.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 78.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Vaxholm municipality has 12 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 263.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (78.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -2.9 %
Trend: 271 to 263.1, down2020: 271 p2025: 263.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 7.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -1.3 %
Trend: 79.2 to 78.2, down2020: 79.2 %2025: 78.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +19.2 %
Trend: 128,420 to 153,092, up2020: 128,420 SEK2025: 153,092 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,672 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Vaxholm
- How many schools are there in Vaxholm?
- Vaxholm municipality has 12 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 5 of the units offer compulsory education, 0 offer upper-secondary education and 7 offer preschool. 9 of the units are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,672 pupils attend schools in Vaxholm.
- What are the merit values in Vaxholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Vaxholm is 263.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kronängsskolan with 260.8 points.
- Which school in Vaxholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vaxö skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Vaxholm at 91.4%. The municipality value is 78.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Vaxholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vaxholm is 153,092 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 147,079 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Vaxholm 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 VaxholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VaxholmThe 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 transport14.8% 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: 7,236 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 Vaxholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Vaxholm
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 Vaxholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Vaxholm: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vaxö skola with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Lowest: Rindö skola with Skolkoll score 47 out of 100.
5 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Vaxholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronängsskolan | Compulsory school | VAXHOLMS KOMMUN | 460 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resarö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VAXHOLMS KOMMUN | 340 | 79% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rindö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VAXHOLMS KOMMUN | 70 | 63.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderfjärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VAXHOLMS KOMMUN | 240 | 76.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vaxö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VAXHOLMS KOMMUN | 200 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VaxholmVaxholm has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxholm you | — | 263.1In line with neighbour average | 78.2%In line with neighbour average | 153,092 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Österåker | 8.3 km | 224.2Worse than neighbour average | 73.2%Worse than neighbour average | 127,624 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Värmdö | 10.6 km | 245.4Worse than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 140,313 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lidingö | 11.9 km | 269.8Better than neighbour average | 75.6%In line with neighbour average | 130,348 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Nacka | 13.9 km | 264.1In line with neighbour average | 80.9%Better than neighbour average | 119,529 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Täby | 16.2 km | 260.3In line with neighbour average | 74.7%Worse than neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 16.7 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 257.1 | 77.7% | 129,408 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 Vaxholm 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.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 Vaxholm municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Vaxholm
Resarö skola: Address changed from Överbyvägen 1, 18594 Vaxholm to Överbyvägen 1, 18595 Vaxholm
Rindö skola: Address changed from Rindövägen 81, 18541 Vaxholm to Östra Kasernvägen 1, 18541 Vaxholm
Söderfjärdsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Kronängsskolan: Address changed from Ingenjörvägen, 18583 VAXHOLM to Ingenjörvägen 1, 18534 Vaxholm
Kronängsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kronängsskolan
Kronängsskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Kronängsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2017-07-01
Resarö skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Resarö skola
Rindö skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Rindö skola
Söderfjärdsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Söderfjärdsskolan
Vaxö skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vaxö skola
Söderfjärdsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Vaxö skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Resarö skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Rindö skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Söderfjärdsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Vaxö skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
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