Schools in Bengtsfors municipality
13 active school units in Bengtsfors, Västra Götalands län. The three most common school forms: 6 preschool, 4 compulsory school, 3 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Bengtsfors has 13 schools with an average merit value of 213.2, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.8% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Bengtsfors
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (213.2) is 15.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +8.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (174,380 SEK) is 23% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 24% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Population is declining: -1.3% change (2025).
Key metrics — Bengtsfors municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Bengtsfors municipality has 13 schools with an average merit value of 213.2 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Bengtsfors outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Bengtsfors over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 2.8 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 8.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 38,294 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 13 schools in Bengtsfors
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BÄCKÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bengtsfors kommun | 30 | 88.9% |
| Bäckeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bengtsfors kommun | 60 | 86.4% |
| Bengtsgården | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Bengtsfors kommun | 280 | 65.6% |
| BJÖRKÅSENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bengtsfors kommun | 35 | 66.7% |
| Ekhagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bengtsfors kommun | 140 | 78% |
| ENEBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bengtsfors kommun | 49 | 70.7% |
| Franserudsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bengtsfors kommun | 310 | 69% |
| LÅNGEVI FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bengtsfors kommun | 64 | 64.5% |
| LAXSJÖNS FÖRSKOLA OCH FRITIDS EKONOMISK FÖRENING | Preschool | Laxsjöns Förskola Och Fritids Ekonomisk Förening | 33 | 34.1% |
| LÖVÅSENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bengtsfors kommun | 28 | 35.5% |
| Strömkullegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Bengtsfors kommun | 20 | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen i Bengtsfors | Adult education | Bengtsfors kommun | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen/SFI | Adult education | Bengtsfors kommun | — | — |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Bengtsfors, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Bengtsfors.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengtsgården | 213 | 215 | -2.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengtsgården | Bengtsfors kommun | 213.2 | -2.0 | 65.6% | 280 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Bengtsfors going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Bengtsfors (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Adult education
Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Komvux (adult education)
Key metrics for municipal adult education in Bengtsfors (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Bengtsfors (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Bengtsfors
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Bengtsfors (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2025).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Bengtsfors (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Bengtsfors (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Bengtsfors with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Bengtsfors.
Bengtsfors achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Bengtsfors with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Bengtsfors compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengtsfors you | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% | -2.0 |
| Grästorp | 218.3 | 70.1% | 168,785 SEK | 72.6% | -1.0 |
| Hjo | 216.9 | 75.5% | 169,770 SEK | 70.5% | -14.0 |
| Tjörn | 224.3 | 73.7% | 175,341 SEK | 73.7% | -1.0 |
| Tibro | 210.3 | 66.9% | 161,684 SEK | 62.5% | -8.0 |
| Mark | 207 | 71.1% | 160,232 SEK | 71.6% | -16.5 |
| Åmål | 204.3 | 74.2% | 161,470 SEK | 73.4% | -13.0 |
| Färgelanda | 200.5 | 65.6% | 173,809 SEK | 72.3% | -10.0 |
| Peer average | 211.7 | 71% | 167,299 SEK | 70.9% | -9.1 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Bengtsfors belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Bengtsfors compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Bengtsfors belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 65.1% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
| Gällivare | 218.4 | 45.4% | 166,697 SEK | 68.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Bengtsfors
- How many schools are there in Bengtsfors?
- Bengtsfors municipality has 13 active school units: 4 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 12 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,049 pupils attend schools in Bengtsfors.
- What are the merit values in Bengtsfors?
- The average year-9 merit value in Bengtsfors is 213.2 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Bengtsgården with 213.2 points.
- Which school in Bengtsfors has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- BÄCKÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA has the highest share of qualified teachers in Bengtsfors at 88.9%. The municipal average is 74.8%.
- How much does a school place cost in Bengtsfors?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Bengtsfors is 174,380 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 155,131 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Bengtsfors?
- Student health services in Bengtsfors cost 6,015 SEK per pupil (2025). 62.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 64.4%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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