How many schools are there in Göteborg?

There are 179 active compulsory schools in Göteborg. Of these, 132 are run by the municipality and 47 as independent schools.

Göteborg has a total of 179 active compulsory schools according to Skolverket's register. Preschools, upper-secondary schools and adult education are not included in this figure — they are reported separately.

132 of the schools are run by the municipality and 47 by a non-municipal operator (independent schools). Both are funded by the same pupil voucher.

The count is updated continuously as Skolverket registers new school units or closes existing ones. Skolkoll syncs the register weekly.

Data from Skolverket + Skolkoll calculation. Last updated 2026-06-04. Spot any errors? Go to the municipality page for Göteborg.

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