Schools in Dorotea municipality
4 active school units in Dorotea, Västerbottens län. The three most common school forms: 2 compulsory school, 2 preschool class, 1 adapted compulsory school (+3 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Dorotea has 4 schools with an average merit value of 233.7, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 63.7% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Dorotea
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (60.7%) is 12.6 percentage points below the national average.
- Year 9 merit value (233.7) is 5.2 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +25 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -6.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (220,403 SEK) is 55% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
Key metrics — Dorotea municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Dorotea municipality has 4 schools with an average merit value of 233.7 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Dorotea outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Dorotea over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have increased by 4 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 6.4 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 84,942 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 4 schools in Dorotea
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorotea Lärcentrum, komvux | Adult education | Dorotea kommun | — | — |
| NYCKELPIGAN | Preschool | Dorotea kommun | 61 | 60% |
| Risbäck | Compulsory school, Preschool class | Dorotea kommun | 10 | — |
| Strandenskolan F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Dorotea kommun | 190 | 63.7% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Dorotea (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 Dorotea, 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 Dorotea.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Dorotea.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strandenskolan F-9 | 234 | 209 | +25.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strandenskolan F-9 | Dorotea kommun | 233.7 | +25.0 | 63.7% | 190 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Dorotea (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Dorotea
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Dorotea, based on 2 schools with survey data.
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Dorotea (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Dorotea 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 Dorotea (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 Dorotea (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Dorotea (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Dorotea
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Dorotea (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Dorotea (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Dorotea (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 Dorotea (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Dorotea 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 Dorotea.
Dorotea 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 Dorotea with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Dorotea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorotea you | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% | +25.0 |
| Sorsele | 244.4 | 54.1% | 194,344 SEK | 76.5% | +25.0 |
| Vilhelmina | 205.9 | 61.3% | 193,841 SEK | 75.8% | -7.0 |
| Storuman | 215.5 | 70.6% | 188,735 SEK | 72% | -4.0 |
| Åsele | 199.1 | 46.1% | 182,848 SEK | 86.7% | -16.0 |
| Lycksele | 220.7 | 66.5% | 157,333 SEK | 68.2% | +1.0 |
| Robertsfors | 224.5 | 80% | 167,069 SEK | 82.3% | -2.0 |
| Vindeln | 199.9 | 63.2% | 162,509 SEK | 84.9% | -16.0 |
| Peer average | 215.7 | 63.1% | 178,097 SEK | 78.1% | -2.7 |
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: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Dorotea 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 Dorotea compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Dorotea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| 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 Dorotea
- How many schools are there in Dorotea?
- Dorotea municipality has 4 active school units: 2 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 4 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 261 pupils attend schools in Dorotea.
- What are the merit values in Dorotea?
- The average year-9 merit value in Dorotea is 233.7 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Strandenskolan F-9 with 233.7 points.
- Which school in Dorotea has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Strandenskolan F-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Dorotea at 63.7%. The municipal average is 63.7%.
- How much does a school place cost in Dorotea?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Dorotea is 220,403 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 197,964 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Dorotea?
- Student health services in Dorotea cost 3,491 SEK per pupil (2024).
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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