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 Borås municipality
157 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 Borås, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 71 preschool, 48 compulsory school, 40 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Borås
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
- 48
- Upper secondary
- 24
- Preschools
- 71
- Municipal
- 144
- Independent
- 13
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.
Borås has 157 schools with a merit value of 218 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
157 schools22,731 pupils69.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Borås
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Borås.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Borås 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 Borås e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Borås
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 11.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 218) is 10.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 69.9%) is 3.4 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Borås municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 157
- 144 municipal, 13 independent
- Total pupils
- 22,731
- 48 compulsory, 24 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 218
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 69.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Borås municipality has 157 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 218 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (69.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -5.2 %
Trend: 229.9 to 218, down2020: 229.9 p2025: 218 p
Merit values have decreased by 11.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.9 %
Trend: 66 to 69.9, up2020: 66 %2025: 69.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +22.2 %
Trend: 113,462 to 138,648, up2020: 113,462 SEK2025: 138,648 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 25,186 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Borås
- How many schools are there in Borås?
- Borås municipality has 157 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 48 of the units offer compulsory education, 24 offer upper-secondary education and 71 offer preschool. 144 of the units are municipal and 13 are independent. A total of 22,731 pupils attend schools in Borås.
- What are the merit values in Borås?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Borås is 218 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Borås with 243.1 points.
- Which school in Borås has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Almåsgymnasiet E has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Borås at 100%. The municipality value is 69.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Borås?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Borås is 138,648 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 138,142 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Borås 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 BoråsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in BoråsThe 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 transport27.2% 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: 5,260 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 Borås compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Borås
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 Borås
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Borås: 48 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Engelbrektskolan 7-9 with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
48 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Borås
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Borås: 23 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Almåsgymnasiet C with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
23 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Borås
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almåsgymnasiet A | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 190 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almåsgymnasiet B | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 290 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almåsgymnasiet C | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | 97.4% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Almåsgymnasiet E | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 100% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aplaredskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 60 | 54.3% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Asklandaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 220 | 81% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Äsperedskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 90 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckängsgymnasiet A | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 340 | 88.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckängsgymnasiet B | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 450 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckängsgymnasiet C | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 97.9% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckängsgymnasiet D | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 110 | 94.3% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckängsgymnasiet E | Upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 96.7% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergdalskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergslenagymnasiet A | Adapted upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergslenagymnasiet B | Adapted upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergslenagymnasiet C | Adapted upper secondary school | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björkhöjdskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 270 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkhöjdskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 240 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bodaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 500 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bodaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 250 | 68.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Borås Kristna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AB Borås Kristna Skola | 160 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Borgstenaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 40 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bredaredskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 110 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Byttorpskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 230 | 58.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Byttorpskolan GRAN 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Dalsjöskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 210 | 67.2% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalsjöskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 440 | 60.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Daltorpskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 440 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dannikeskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 70 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Borås | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 240 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekarängskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 240 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Engelbrektskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 360 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Engelbrektskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 400 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erikslundskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 220 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erikslundskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 70 | 47.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Erikslundskolan GRAN 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fjärdingskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 230 | 53.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjärdingskolan GRAN 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fredriksborgskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 280 | 55% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fredriksborgskolan GRAN 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | BORÅS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Fristadskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | BORÅS KOMMUN | 410 | 55.5% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gånghesterskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 180 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gula skolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 220 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hestra Midgårdskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Borås | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 490 | — | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kerstinsgårdskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 60 | 86.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kinnarummaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 80 | 77.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kristinebergskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BORÅS KOMMUN | 370 | 64.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Borås | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | 640 | 64.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Borås | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 130 | 70.2% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in BoråsBorås has 71 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borås you | — | 218Better than neighbour average | 69.9%In line with neighbour average | 138,648 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ulricehamn | 25.4 km | 211.2In line with neighbour average | 72.4%In line with neighbour average | 149,511 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Bollebygd | 25.4 km | 212.8In line with neighbour average | 75.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,479 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Vårgårda | 29.4 km | 202.2Worse than neighbour average | 66.2%Worse than neighbour average | 144,739 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Herrljunga | 30.8 km | 211In line with neighbour average | 72.3%In line with neighbour average | 155,684 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Svenljunga | 31.8 km | 197Worse than neighbour average | 70.6%In line with neighbour average | 155,229 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Alingsås | 33.9 km | 219.9Better than neighbour average | 72.1%In line with neighbour average | 134,813 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 209 | 71.6% | 147,742 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 Borås 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.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.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 Borås municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Borås
LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Borås: Address changed from Sparregatan 12b, 50336 Borås to Allégatan 61, 50336 Borås
Bergslenagymnasiet B: Address changed from Bergslenagatan 4, 50630 Borås to Sörmarksgatan 207, 50630 Borås
Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet E: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Sven Eriksonsgymnasiet E: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Björkhöjdskolan 7-9: Register field changed from true to false
SJÖGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Björkhöjdskolan 7-9: Address changed from Klinkvägen 48, 50180 Borås to Klinikvägen 48 B, 50457 Borås
Björkhöjdskolan F-6: Address changed from Klinikvägen 48, 50457 Borås to Klinikvägen 48B, 50457 Borås
Erikslundskolan 7-9: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 39, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Erikslundskolan F-6: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 52, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Erikslundskolan GRAN 1-9: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 56, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Fjärdingskolan GRAN 1-9: Address changed from Kapplandsgatan 1, 50741 Borås to Kapplandsgatan 1, 50744 Borås
Trandaredskolan F-6: Address changed from Trandaredsgatan 36, 50761 Borås to Gässlösavägen 56, 50441 Borås
Bergdalskolan F-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Björkhöjdskolan 7-9: Address changed from Klinkvägen 48, 50180 Borås to Klinikvägen 48 B, 50457 Borås
Björkhöjdskolan F-6: Address changed from Klinikvägen 48, 50457 Borås to Klinikvägen 48B, 50457 Borås
Engelbrektskolan 7-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Erikslundskolan 7-9: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 39, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Erikslundskolan 7-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Erikslundskolan F-6: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 52, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Erikslundskolan GRAN 1-9: Address changed from Gässlösavägen 56, 50441 Borås to Campinggatan 1, 50640 Borås
Fjärdingskolan GRAN 1-9: Address changed from Kapplandsgatan 1, 50741 Borås to Kapplandsgatan 1, 50744 Borås
Fjärdingskolan GRAN 1-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Gånghesterskolan F-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Kerstinsgårdskolan F-3: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Trandaredskolan F-6: Address changed from Trandaredsgatan 36, 50761 Borås to Gässlösavägen 56, 50441 Borås
Trandaredskolan F-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
SJÖGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SJÖGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Byttorpskolan GRAN 1-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
… and 414 older events.
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