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Schools in Eksjö municipality

38 active school units in Eksjö, Jönköpings län. The three most common school forms: 15 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 7 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Eksjö has 38 schools with an average merit value of 215.4, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 64.6% (below the national average of 73.3%).

38 schools 3,302 pupils 64.6% qualified teachers Declining municipality (-0.7%)

Summary — Eksjö

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Eksjö municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

38 Active schools 36 municipal, 2 independent
3,302 Total pupils 13 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
215.4 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 3 schools (national avg: 228.5)
64.6% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
151,682 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
9.4 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.5)

Eksjö municipality has 38 schools with an average merit value of 215.4 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Eksjö underperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Eksjö compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
5/7 Merit value
5/7 Qual. teachers
5/7 Cost/pupil

All 38 schools in Eksjö

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Anpassade gymnasieskolan i Eksjö Adapted upper secondary school Höglandsförbundet — —
Broarps skola Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school Viljan Individ och Familj AB 20 31.5%
Eksjö Gymnasium 1 Upper secondary school Höglandsförbundet 300 78.9%
Eksjö Gymnasium 2 Upper secondary school Höglandsförbundet 290 69.2%
EksjöVux, anpassad utbildning Adult education Eksjö kommun — —
EksjöVux, komvux Adult education Eksjö kommun — —
EksjöVux, SFI Adult education Eksjö kommun — —
Elevhälsan Eksjö kommun — —
FÖRSKOLAN APOLLO Preschool Eksjö kommun 45 60.4%
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅSIPPAN Preschool Eksjö kommun 75 52.4%
FÖRSKOLAN BULLERBYN Preschool Eksjö kommun 63 39.4%
FÖRSKOLAN EKEN Preschool Eksjö kommun 59 36.2%
FÖRSKOLAN GETINGEN Preschool Eksjö kommun 25 31.8%
FÖRSKOLAN HULTS Preschool Eksjö kommun 43 33.3%
FÖRSKOLAN JORDGUBBSBACKEN Preschool Eksjö kommun 84 50.4%
FÖRSKOLAN JUPITER Preschool Eksjö kommun 47 40%
FÖRSKOLAN KULLALYCKAN Preschool Eksjö kommun 48 36.7%
FÖRSKOLAN ORION Preschool Eksjö kommun 45 53.5%
FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSGLÄNTAN Preschool Eksjö kommun 29 71.1%
FÖRSKOLAN SLOTTET Preschool Eksjö kommun 53 52.8%
FÖRSKOLAN STOCKSNÄS Preschool Eksjö kommun 46 50.4%
FÖRSKOLAN SUNNANÄNG Preschool Eksjö kommun 41 36.2%
Furulundsskolan Compulsory school Eksjö kommun 100 51.5%
Furulundsskolan A After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 140 40.3%
Grevhagsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 150 86.5%
Grevhagsskolan B Compulsory school Eksjö kommun — —
Grevhagsskolans anpassade grundskola Adapted compulsory school Eksjö kommun — —
Höredaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 110 85.9%
Hultskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 80 55.2%
Ingatorpsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 80 56.8%
Linnéskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 250 87.8%
MARIAGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Södra Vedbo Pastorat 29 50.4%
Nifsarpsskolan Upper secondary school Höglandsförbundet 240 61.4%
Norrtullskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Eksjö kommun 130 72.1%
Norrtullskolan B Compulsory school Eksjö kommun 150 64.5%
Prästängsskolan A Compulsory school Eksjö kommun 270 62.5%
Prästängsskolan B Compulsory school Eksjö kommun 260 64.9%
Prästängsskolans anpassade grundskola Adapted compulsory school Eksjö kommun — —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

217.9 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
65.4% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
151,682 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
65.2% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Eksjö (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
217.9 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 215.4)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
219.7 / 186.5
Passing all subjects year 9
65.2%
Passing mathematics
80.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
79.5%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
63%
Parents with post-secondary education
62.3%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
65.4% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 69.5 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
67.3% / 31.9%
Pupils per teacher
9.4

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Eksjö, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
65.4% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+4.8 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 67.5% (linear extrapolation, +0.8 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
1,857
Municipal / independent share
98.9% / 1.1%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
151,682 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 143,963.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
142,911 SEK/pupil
Teaching
79,527 SEK/pupil
Premises
18,389 SEK/pupil
Student health
5,427 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,361 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,939 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Eksjö.

Student health (compulsory)
5,427 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
5,304 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
73.3%
Easy to access help, year 8
64%
Safety at school
79.3%
Study environment (studiero)
38.1%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Eksjö (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
27%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
13.4%
Swedish as a second language
19.1%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
69.4%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.3%

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.

-10.0 Average residual (merit value) for 3 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -16.3 2024/25: -10.0
School Actual Model Residual
Prästängsskolan A 226 230 -4.0
Prästängsskolan B 224 230 -6.0
Furulundsskolan 196 216 -20.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Prästängsskolan A Eksjö kommun 226 -4.0 62.5% 270
Prästängsskolan B Eksjö kommun 223.9 -6.0 64.9% 260
Furulundsskolan Eksjö kommun 196.3 -20.0 51.5% 100

School ranking — Eksjö

All 3 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Prästängsskolan A 226 -4.0 62.5% 270
Prästängsskolan B 223.9 -6.0 64.9% 260
Furulundsskolan 196.3 -20.0 51.5% 100

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Eksjö (2025).

Number of pupils
40
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.9%
Cost per pupil
661,938 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.6

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↑ +2.3%
2020: 213 p 2025: 217.9 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +7.9%
2020: 60.6 % 2025: 65.4 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +23.4%
2020: 122,899 SEK 2024: 151,682 SEK
Number of pupils → unchanged
2020: 1,858 2025: 1,857
Independent share ↑ +10%
2020: 1 % 2025: 1.1 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -12.1%
2020: 10.7 2025: 9.4
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +44.3%
2020: 3,760 SEK 2024: 5,427 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +7%
2022: 68.5 % 2025: 73.3 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -11.8%
2022: 72.6 % 2025: 64 %
Safety ↓ -3.6%
2022: 82.3 % 2025: 79.3 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Eksjö

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Eksjö, based on 4 schools with survey data.

84% Safety (national: 78.3%)
67% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Eksjö sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Anpassade gymnasieskolan i Eksjö 84% US yr 2 #2 Eksjö Gymnasium 1 84% US yr 2 #3 Eksjö Gymnasium 2 84% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#4 Nifsarpsskolan 84% US yr 2 #3 Eksjö Gymnasium 2 84% US yr 2 #2 Eksjö Gymnasium 1 84% US yr 2

Safety per school in Eksjö

Anpassade gymnasieskolan i Eksjö 84 Eksjö Gymnasium 1 84 Eksjö Gymnasium 2 84 Nifsarpsskolan 84

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Eksjö (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
600
Graduating within 3 years
71.1% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
60.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
71.6% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
167,115 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
15.2 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
9.4
Municipal upper-secondary cost
150,851 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
11,221 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
7.9%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
22%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
81.1%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +8.3%
2020: 154,327 SEK 2024: 167,115 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↓ -1.9%
2020: 72.5 % 2025: 71.1 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +4.1%
2020: 68.8 % 2025: 71.6 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +53.3%
2020: 3,460 SEK 2024: 5,304 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +0.8%
2020: 60.2 % 2025: 60.7 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Eksjö going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
60.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
80.4% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
47.1% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
71.1% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Eksjö (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
624
Ages 16–18 (2030)
652 (+4.5%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
2,111
Ages 6–15 (2030)
2,057 (-2.6%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
920
Total school age (2035)
3,356

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 Eksjö (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
858
Cost per FTE student
56,885 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
79.8%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
79.7%
Teacher licence, basic level
58.6%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
37.4%
Net cost basic adult edu.
56 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
172 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Eksjö (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
162
Cost per FTE student
337 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
52.3%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Eksjö

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
801
Preschool units
17 (14 municipal, 3 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87.1% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
15.1 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11.9 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.9 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
50% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
46.4% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Eksjö (2024).

Cost per child
46,784 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
773
Children per FTE
21.1 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
49.8% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
53.9% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
80% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Eksjö (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
0
Share of children 1–5
1%
Cost per enrolled child
319,556 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Eksjö (2025).

Open preschool units
2
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +24.6%
2020: 37,534 SEK 2024: 46,784 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +7.8%
2020: 50 % 2025: 53.9 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Eksjö (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
9.3%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Eksjö (2024).

Initiated child investigations
16.6 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
14 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
3,784 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Eksjö (2025).

Total population
17,660
Population change
-0.7%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
901
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
1,881
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
616
Higher education 25–64
25.2%
Foreign-born 20–64
20.3%
16–24 not in work/education
5.5%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Eksjö (2024).

Single without children
43%
Single with children
5.1%
Couple without children
27.4%
Couple with children
19.1%
Other households
5.5%
Total number of households
8,562

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Eksjö you — 215.4 64.6% 151,682 SEK 3,302
Nässjö 24 km 216.8 65% 157,288 SEK 6,046
Ydre 24.3 km 234.6 66.2% 168,997 SEK 484
Vetlanda 27.4 km 207.8 65.3% 144,674 SEK 5,245
Aneby 30.1 km 225.6 61.4% 141,549 SEK 1,120
Sävsjö 41 km 220.5 62.8% 139,283 SEK 2,156
Vimmerby 44.9 km 212.8 66.4% 148,321 SEK 2,582
Neighbour avg. 219.7 64.5% 150,019 SEK 2,939
Merit value year 9
Ydre
234.6
Aneby
225.6
Sävsjö
220.5
Nässjö
216.8
Eksjö
215.4
Vimmerby
212.8
Vetlanda
207.8
Qualified teachers
Vimmerby
66.4%
Ydre
66.2%
Vetlanda
65.3%
Nässjö
65%
Eksjö
64.6%
Sävsjö
62.8%
Aneby
61.4%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Eksjö (2025).

Newly arrived received
0.7 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
11 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
64.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -450%
2020: 0.2 % 2025: -0.7 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -14.1%
2020: 6.4 % 2024: 5.5 %
Newly arrived ↓ -69.6%
2020: 2.3 2025: 0.7

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Eksjö (2025).

Municipal tax rate
22.3%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34%
Tax base
251,951 SEK/capita
Annual result
2,248 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
2.8%
Solidity
45.3%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Eksjö (2024).

Assistance households
3.9 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
6.9%
Assistance months (avg)
45.8
Net cost economic assistance
1,867 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Eksjö. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,939 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
11,221 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Eksjö.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
10.7%
Completed dwellings
2.7 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
96.6%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
80.2%
Rental
30.2%
Cooperative
5.5%
Owner-occupied
62.6%
Cars in traffic
8,919

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 22.3 % 2025: 22.3 %
Economic assistance ↓ -35%
2020: 6 2024: 3.9
Overcrowding ↓ -41.5%
2020: 18.3 % 2025: 10.7 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Eksjö (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
11,858 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,444 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
164 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
1,106 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Eksjö (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
9,570 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.2

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Eksjö (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
6.4%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
40% of total
Sick leave <30 years
5%
Sick leave 30–49 years
5.7%
Sick leave >49 years
7.6%
Stress-related sick leave
0.6% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Eksjö (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
13.7%
Number of pupils
400
Average pupil fee
1,280 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
368 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Eksjö (2024).

Loans per capita
4.6 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.4 per capita
Active borrowers
20.8%
Media allocation
434 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Eksjö (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
5.8 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
15.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +5.4%
2020: 13 % 2024: 13.7 %
Reported crimes ↑ +9.3%
2020: 10,849.4 2025: 11,858.3
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +43.1%
2020: 6.5 % 2024: 9.3 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -3.3%
2020: 6 t 2023: 5.8 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +4.4%
2020: 76.8 % 2024: 80.2 %
Total sick leave ↓ -19%
2020: 7.9 % 2025: 6.4 %
Stress-related cases ↓ -33.3%
2020: 0.9 % 2024: 0.6 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -3.2%
2020: 886 2024: 858
Cost adult edu./pupil ↓ -2.9%
2020: 58,608 SEK 2024: 56,885 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +3.6%
2020: 77 % 2024: 79.8 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +9.9%
2020: 72.5 % 2024: 79.7 %
Licence basic level ↑ +67%
2020: 35.1 % 2023: 58.6 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -25.8%
2020: 50.4 % 2023: 37.4 %
SFI pupils ↓ -13.4%
2020: 187 2024: 162
SFI course D pass rate ↑ +37.6%
2021: 72.7 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Eksjö with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 60.6%
2025 (latest) 65.4%
Forecast 2027 67.5% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 69.5%
National avg 73.3%

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 Eksjö.

Cost per pupil
151,682 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
217.9 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Eksjö 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 Eksjö with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Eksjö 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
Eksjö you 217.9 65.4% 151,682 SEK 71.1% -10.0
Nässjö 214.4 65% 157,288 SEK 63.2% -3.0
Gnosjö 222.8 64.2% 146,135 SEK 62.3% +18.0
Aneby 223.6 64.3% 141,549 SEK 72% +8.0
Gislaved 208.3 66.5% 144,536 SEK 57.6% +0.8
Sävsjö 212.3 64.9% 139,283 SEK 69.4% +3.5
Värnamo 223.7 70.3% 145,308 SEK 62.8% +2.8
Vetlanda 205.3 62.3% 144,674 SEK 72.3% -12.0
Peer average 215.8 65.4% 145,539 SEK 65.7% +2.6

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
NässjöGnosjöAnebyGislavedSävsjö
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
NässjöGnosjöAnebyGislavedSävsjö
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
NässjöGnosjöAnebyGislavedSävsjö
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
NässjöGnosjöAnebyGislavedSävsjö

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jönköpings län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town

Benchmark vs SCB group C7

Eksjö belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. Here is how Eksjö compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Eksjö vs SCB group C7 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Eksjö Group median
Merit value 217.9 (median: 207.4)
78th
Qualified teachers 65.4 (median: 70.9)
30th
Students/teacher 9.4 (median: 10.6)
88th
Cost/pupil 151682.3 (median: 153333.9)
55th
Graduating 3 yrs 71.1 (median: 65.4)
80th
All subjects passed 65.2 (median: 61.6)
62th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Eksjö belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Eksjö 217.9 65.4% 151,682 SEK 71.1%
Arboga 226.7 72.1% 138,550 SEK 58.2%
Boxholm 224.5 79.6% 164,524 SEK 67.9%
Bromölla 203 75.2% 145,712 SEK 67.9%
Degerfors 209.1 76.1% 139,707 SEK 49.5%
Emmaboda 216.4 77.7% 181,122 SEK 64.3%
Essunga 177.6 69.3% 162,716 SEK 81.3%
Fagersta 206.3 56% 146,282 SEK 54.1%
Gnosjö 222.8 64.2% 146,135 SEK 62.3%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Eksjö

How many schools are there in Eksjö?
Eksjö municipality has 38 active school units: 13 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 36 are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 3,302 pupils attend schools in Eksjö.
What are the merit values in Eksjö?
The average year-9 merit value in Eksjö is 215.4 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Prästängsskolan A with 226 points.
Which school in Eksjö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Linnéskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Eksjö at 87.8%. The municipal average is 64.6%.
How much does a school place cost in Eksjö?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Eksjö is 151,682 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 142,911 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Eksjö?
Student health services in Eksjö cost 5,427 SEK per pupil (2024). 73.3% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 64%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison

See how Eksjö municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Eksjö place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

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Jönköpings länOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Eksjö.Merit value year 9Compare Eksjö with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.AnebyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GislavedCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GnosjöCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HaboCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.JönköpingCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.

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