Schools in Bjurholm municipality
6 active school units in Bjurholm, Västerbottens län. The three most common school forms: 4 preschool, 1 adult education, 1 after-school care (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Bjurholm has 6 schools with an average merit value of 196.6, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Bjurholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (196.6) is 31.9 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 16.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -6 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -6.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (169,648 SEK) is 19% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
Key metrics — Bjurholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Bjurholm municipality has 6 schools with an average merit value of 196.6 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Bjurholm underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Bjurholm over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 16.2 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 6.5 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has decreased by 4,409 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 6 schools in Bjurholm
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castorskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Bjurholms kommun | 230 | 76% |
| FÖRSKOLAN GLÄNTAN | Preschool | Bjurholms kommun | 40 | 33% |
| FÖRSKOLAN NORRSKENET | Preschool | Förskolan Norrskenet I Byn AB | 15 | — |
| FÖRSKOLAN ÖRNEN | Preschool | Bjurholms kommun | 36 | 64.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VÄXTHUSET | Preschool | Pingstförsamlingen Bjurholm-örträsk | 6 | — |
| Komvux | Adult education | Bjurholms kommun | — | — |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Bjurholm (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 Bjurholm, 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 (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Bjurholm.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Bjurholm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castorskolan F-9 | 197 | 203 | -6.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castorskolan F-9 | Bjurholms kommun | 196.6 | -6.0 | 76% | 230 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Bjurholm (2022).
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 Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Bjurholm 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 Bjurholm (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 Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Bjurholm
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Bjurholm (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Bjurholm (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Bjurholm (2023).
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 Bjurholm 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 Bjurholm.
Bjurholm 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 Bjurholm with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Bjurholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjurholm you | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% | -6.0 |
| Malå | 195.4 | 66.5% | 164,032 SEK | 61.3% | -12.0 |
| Vindeln | 199.9 | 63.2% | 162,509 SEK | 84.9% | -16.0 |
| Storuman | 215.5 | 70.6% | 188,735 SEK | 72% | -4.0 |
| Robertsfors | 224.5 | 80% | 167,069 SEK | 82.3% | -2.0 |
| Lycksele | 220.7 | 66.5% | 157,333 SEK | 68.2% | +1.0 |
| Norsjö | 216.9 | 66.9% | 149,202 SEK | 76.1% | -4.0 |
| Skellefteå | 225.1 | 76.5% | 151,467 SEK | 70% | -5.3 |
| Peer average | 214 | 70% | 162,907 SEK | 73.5% | -6.0 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västerbottens län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B4
Bjurholm belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Bjurholm compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Bjurholm belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bjurholm | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% |
| Alvesta | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK | 65.1% |
| Aneby | 223.6 | 64.3% | 141,549 SEK | 72% |
| Bjuv | 190 | 63% | 151,037 SEK | 64.3% |
| Eslöv | 224.3 | 79.1% | 140,361 SEK | 69.4% |
| Forshaga | 210.4 | 75.8% | 137,783 SEK | 72.3% |
| Färgelanda | 200.5 | 65.6% | 173,809 SEK | 72.3% |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% |
| Gnesta | 225.3 | 69.9% | 153,619 SEK | 69.5% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Bjurholm
- How many schools are there in Bjurholm?
- Bjurholm municipality has 6 active school units: 1 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 4 are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 327 pupils attend schools in Bjurholm.
- What are the merit values in Bjurholm?
- The average year-9 merit value in Bjurholm is 196.6 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Castorskolan F-9 with 196.6 points.
- Which school in Bjurholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Castorskolan F-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Bjurholm at 76%. The municipal average is 76%.
- How much does a school place cost in Bjurholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Bjurholm is 169,648 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 158,448 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Bjurholm?
- Student health services in Bjurholm cost 4,674 SEK per pupil (2024). 76% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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Timeline — school events in Bjurholm
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