Schools in Eda municipality
11 active school units in Eda, Värmlands län. Most common school forms: 6 preschool, 4 after-school care, 4 compulsory school (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Eda municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Eda (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Eda, 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 Eda.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnarsbyskolan F-9 | 195 | 210 | -15.0 |
| Hierneskolan F-9 | 212 | 231 | -19.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hierneskolan F-9 | Eda kommun | 212.4 | -19.0 | 79.3% | 180 |
| Gunnarsbyskolan F-9 | Eda kommun | 194.6 | -15.0 | 67.3% | 460 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Eda (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 Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Eda 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 Eda (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 Eda (2023).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Eda (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Eda
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Eda (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 Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Eda (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 Eda (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Eda (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Eda (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Eda (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Eda. 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 Eda.
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 Eda (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Eda (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Eda (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2022–2023).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Eda 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 Eda.
Eda 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 Eda with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Eda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eda you | 199.8 | 71.1% | 162,162 SEK | 62% | -17.0 |
| Säffle | 206.7 | 67.6% | 162,102 SEK | 68.4% | -5.0 |
| Torsby | 200.1 | 68.2% | 172,070 SEK | 68.6% | -15.0 |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 75.6% | 154,832 SEK | 71.9% | -2.5 |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 63.5% | 154,997 SEK | 60% | +2.0 |
| Grums | 194.4 | 78.3% | 147,638 SEK | 66.3% | -8.0 |
| Kristinehamn | 205.6 | 66.4% | 142,811 SEK | 67.3% | -19.7 |
| Sunne | 202.8 | 71.6% | 139,262 SEK | 70.7% | -19.0 |
| Peer average | 204.6 | 70.2% | 153,388 SEK | 67.6% | -9.6 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Värmlands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Eda belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring: landsbygdskommun med minst två av: omsättning hotell/restaurang, antal fritidshus, omsättning detaljhandel. 15 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eda | 199.8 | 71.1% | 162,162 SEK | 62% |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 51% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 72.5% | 180,268 SEK | 62.6% |
| Båstad | 224.6 | 78.6% | 157,510 SEK | 73.1% |
| Härjedalen | 228.4 | 65.5% | 173,212 SEK | 69% |
| Leksand | 229.3 | 65.5% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 54.5% | 154,465 SEK | 62.3% |
| Orsa | 199.5 | 69.9% | 161,922 SEK | 65.8% |
| Rättvik | 208.9 | 76.3% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 11 schools in Eda
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADOLFSFORS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Eda kommun | 39 | — | 22.8% |
| Adolfsfors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Eda kommun | 60 | — | 59.3% |
| BLÅSIPPAN | Preschool | Eda kommun | 69 | — | 23.6% |
| DROPPEN | Preschool | Eda kommun | 37 | — | 43.6% |
| Gärdesskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Eda kommun | 110 | — | 77.1% |
| Gunnarsbyskolan F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Eda kommun | 460 | 194.6 | 67.3% |
| HAGÅSEN | Preschool | Eda kommun | 46 | — | 50.4% |
| Hierneskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Eda kommun | 180 | 212.4 | 79.3% |
| HJORTEN | Preschool | Eda kommun | 96 | — | 42.3% |
| Kommunal vuxenutbildning | Adult education | Eda kommun | — | — | — |
| NYA GROTTAN | Preschool | Eda kommun | 68 | — | 42.6% |
Common questions about schools in Eda
- How many schools are there in Eda?
- Eda municipality has 11 active school units: 4 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 11 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,165 pupils attend schools in Eda.
- What are the merit values in Eda?
- The average year-9 merit value in Eda is 203.5 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Hierneskolan F-9 with 212.4 points.
- Which school in Eda has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Hierneskolan F-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Eda at 79.3%. The municipal average is 50.8%.
- How much does a school place cost in Eda?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Eda is 162,162 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 145,709 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Eda?
- Student health services in Eda cost 7,619 SEK per pupil (2024). The figure for year 8 is 66.2%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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