Schools in Bollnäs municipality
49 active school units in Bollnäs, Gävleborgs län. Most common school forms: 23 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 14 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Bollnäs municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Bollnäs (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Bollnäs, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
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 Bollnäs.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Bollnäs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friskolan Lust & Lära | 233 | 227 | +7.0 |
| Alirskolan 7-9 | 192 | 201 | -9.0 |
| Kilafors skola F-9 | 208 | 221 | -13.0 |
| Arbråskolan F-9 | 203 | 218 | -15.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 4 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friskolan Lust & Lära | Friskolan Lust & Lära i Bollnäs AB | 233.3 | +7.0 | 62.9% | 400 |
| Kilafors skola F-9 | Bollnäs kommun | 207.7 | -13.0 | 75.4% | 200 |
| Arbråskolan F-9 | Bollnäs kommun | 203 | -15.0 | 65.3% | 230 |
| Alirskolan 7-9 | Bollnäs kommun | 191.5 | -9.0 | 56.7% | 320 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Bollnäs (2024).
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 Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Bollnäs going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Bollnäs (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Bollnäs
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Bollnäs (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 Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Bollnäs (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollnäs | — | 208.9 | 59.1% | 11 | 49 |
| Ovanåker | 27.3 km | 215.1 | 67.9% | 10.1 | 31 |
| Söderhamn | 32.1 km | 208.8 | 54.3% | 12.2 | 40 |
| Ockelbo | 52 km | 204.8 | 50.7% | 11.8 | 11 |
| Ljusdal | 53 km | 207.6 | 48.2% | 9.6 | 42 |
| Hudiksvall | 53 km | 212.1 | 61.1% | 11.2 | 64 |
| Nordanstig | 74.9 km | 201 | 56.9% | 11.6 | 18 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Bollnäs (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Bollnäs (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Bollnäs. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Bollnäs.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Bollnäs (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Bollnäs (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Bollnäs (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2021–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Bollnäs 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 Bollnäs.
Bollnäs 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 Bollnäs with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Bollnäs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollnäs you | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% | -7.5 |
| Hudiksvall | 215.9 | 69.5% | 138,735 SEK | 71.1% | -8.2 |
| Gävle | 218.4 | 71.7% | 141,361 SEK | 70.3% | -4.5 |
| Ljusdal | 204.8 | 62.2% | 153,899 SEK | 64.3% | -10.0 |
| Sandviken | 209 | 59.4% | 153,355 SEK | 65.5% | -5.2 |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 60.3% | 162,213 SEK | 65.5% | 0.0 |
| Söderhamn | 220.1 | 56.5% | 139,760 SEK | 66.1% | +5.0 |
| Nordanstig | 191.3 | 59.2% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% | -16.0 |
| Peer average | 209.9 | 62.7% | 148,370 SEK | 68.2% | -5.6 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Gävleborgs län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Landsbygdskommun
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Bollnäs belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Landsbygdskommun: kommun med mindre än 15 000 invånare i den största tätorten, låg pendling. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 65.3% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 75.6% | 154,832 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 69.8% | 161,495 SEK | 73% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.4% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 62.9% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 63.5% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 63.6% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
| Gällivare | 218.4 | 48% | 166,697 SEK | 68.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 49 schools in Bollnäs
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alirskolan 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Bollnäs kommun | 320 | 191.5 | 56.7% |
| Arbråskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 230 | 203 | 65.3% |
| BACKSTUGANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Backstugans Ekonomiska Förening | 36 | — | 64.2% |
| BJÖRKBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 44 | — | 57.7% |
| BJÖRKTJÄRA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 77 | — | 70.6% |
| Björktjära skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 240 | — | 80.2% |
| Bollnäs anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | Bollnäs kommun | — | — | — |
| Central Insamlingsenhet | Bollnäs kommun | — | — | — | |
| DIBBER LEKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Dibber Bla AB | 43 | — | 8.9% |
| Edenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Bollnäs Bibelcenter | 30 | — | 15.8% |
| FISKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 69 | — | 84% |
| FÖRSKOLAN REGNBÅGEN | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 42 | — | 67.3% |
| FRI att VÄXA Växsjö Byskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Växsjö byskola AB | 50 | — | 42.1% |
| Friskolan Lust & Lära | Compulsory school | Friskolan Lust & Lära i Bollnäs AB | 400 | 233.3 | 62.9% |
| Friskolan Nytorp | Upper secondary school | Friskolan Nytorp AB | 100 | — | 26.4% |
| GRANBERGS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 50 | — | 41.9% |
| Granbergsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Bollnäs kommun | 230 | — | 71.9% |
| GULA HUSETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 44 | — | 63.4% |
| Hälsingegymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Hälsingegymnasiet AB | 150 | — | 63.8% |
| HAMREGÅRDS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 75 | — | 49.1% |
| HOBERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 111 | — | 48.4% |
| Höghammargymnasiet RO1 | Adapted upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | — |
| JULIBACKEN EK FÖR | Preschool | Julibacken, Ekonomiska Förening | 36 | — | 40% |
| KAPLANGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 15 | — | 57.1% |
| Kilafors skola F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 200 | 207.7 | 75.4% |
| KILBERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 54 | — | 62.6% |
| KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV FÖRSKOLA EKONOMISKF | Preschool | Killevippen Föräldrarkooperativ Förskola Ekonomisk Förening | 17 | — | 100% |
| KLOCKARGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 54 | — | 64.8% |
| Komvux, särvux RO12 | Adult education | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | — |
| Komvux, SFI, RO13 | Adult education | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | — |
| Naturlära i Hälsingland | Upper secondary school | NaturLära i Hälsingland AB | 20 | — | — |
| Nyhamre skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 300 | — | 61.6% |
| NYHEDSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 37 | — | 34.5% |
| NYHEMSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 38 | — | 66.7% |
| Nytorps Hästgymnasium | Upper secondary school | Nytorps Hästgymnasium AB | — | — | — |
| RENGSJÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 62 | — | 26.7% |
| Rengsjöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 100 | — | 75% |
| Renshammarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 300 | — | 75.4% |
| SEGERSTA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Segersta Skola AB | 25 | — | 60.2% |
| Segersta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Segersta skola AB | 40 | — | 69.4% |
| Sörängs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Sörängs skola AB | 60 | — | 77.2% |
| SÖRÄNGS SKOLA, FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Sörängs Skola AB | 48 | — | 54.7% |
| Torsbergsgymnasiet RO4 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 220 | — | 67.7% |
| Torsbergsgymnasiet RO5 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 240 | — | 56.7% |
| VALLSTA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Bollnäs kommun | 56 | — | 56.7% |
| Vallsta skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Bollnäs kommun | 70 | — | 72.5% |
| VÄSTANSJÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Västansjö Skola AB | 15 | — | 96.6% |
| Västansjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Västansjö skola AB | 80 | — | 60.2% |
| VÄXSJÖ BYSKOLAN FJÄRILEN | Preschool | Växsjö Byskola AB | 36 | — | 28% |
Common questions about schools in Bollnäs
- How many schools are there in Bollnäs?
- Bollnäs municipality has 49 active school units: 15 compulsory schools and 6 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 31 are municipal and 18 are independent. A total of 4,464 pupils attend schools in Bollnäs.
- What are the merit values in Bollnäs?
- The average year-9 merit value in Bollnäs is 208.9 points (based on 4 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Friskolan Lust & Lära with 233.3 points.
- Which school in Bollnäs has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- KILLEVIPPEN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV FÖRSKOLA EKONOMISKF has the highest share of qualified teachers in Bollnäs at 100%. The municipal average is 59.1%.
- How much does a school place cost in Bollnäs?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Bollnäs is 146,677 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 150,448 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Bollnäs?
- Student health services in Bollnäs cost 5,140 SEK per pupil (2024). 52.2% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 46.7%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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