Preschool
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Schools in Falkenberg municipality
84 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 Falkenberg, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 47 preschool, 24 compulsory school, 22 after-school care (+5 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 Falkenberg
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
- 24
- Upper secondary
- 8
- Preschools
- 47
- Municipal
- 63
- Independent
- 21
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.
Falkenberg has 84 schools with a merit value of 220.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
84 schools8,655 pupils73.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Falkenberg
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Falkenberg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Falkenberg 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 Falkenberg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Falkenberg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 220.1) is 8.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 3.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 7% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 138,270 SEK) is 5% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Falkenberg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 84
- 63 municipal, 21 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,655
- 24 compulsory, 8 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 220.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 73.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Falkenberg municipality has 84 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 220.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.3%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↓ -0.6 %
Trend: 221.5 to 220.1, down2020: 221.5 p2025: 220.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 1.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -2.7 %
Trend: 75.3 to 73.3, down2020: 75.3 %2025: 73.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.8 %
Trend: 116,361 to 138,270, up2020: 116,361 SEK2025: 138,270 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,909 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Falkenberg
- How many schools are there in Falkenberg?
- Falkenberg municipality has 84 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 24 of the units offer compulsory education, 8 offer upper-secondary education and 47 offer preschool. 63 of the units are municipal and 21 are independent. A total of 8,655 pupils attend schools in Falkenberg.
- What are the merit values in Falkenberg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Falkenberg is 220.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Vesterhavsskolan with 250 points.
- Which school in Falkenberg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2C has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Falkenberg at 99.4%. The municipality value is 73.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Falkenberg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Falkenberg is 138,270 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 139,022 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Falkenberg 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 FalkenbergThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in FalkenbergThe 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 transport29.9% 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: 5,031 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 Falkenberg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Falkenberg
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 Falkenberg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Falkenberg: 24 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vesterhavsskolan with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
24 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Falkenberg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Falkenberg: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Falkenbergs Gymnasieskola 2A with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 57, neutral midpoint 50.
8 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Falkenberg ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Falkenberg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvseredsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 40 | 49.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Anpassad grundskola Hjortsberg | Adapted compulsory school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola Tullbro | Adapted compulsory school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Apelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 350 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ätranskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 80 | 72.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Falkenberg | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 140 | 69.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fageredssskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 30 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs Gymnasieskola 1A | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 150 | 41.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 1B | Adapted upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Falkenbergs Gymnasieskola 2A | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 370 | 94.2% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2B | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 260 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2C | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 80 | 99.4% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 3A | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 180 | 88.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs Gymnasieskola 3B | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 190 | 94.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 3C | Upper secondary school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 160 | 87% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkenbergs Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 190 | 61.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hertingsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 280 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjortsbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 380 | 82% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Långåsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 90 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Långavekaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 100 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljungbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 110 | 87.5% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Morups friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Morups friskola, förskola o fritidshem ekonomisk förening | 60 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Okome skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 70 | 60% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Schubergstorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 190 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skogstorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 500 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skrea skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 160 | 68% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Slöingeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 140 | 59.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 90 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tångaskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 140 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tångaskolan 2 | Compulsory school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 290 | 69% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tröingeskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 200 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tröingeskolan 2 | Compulsory school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 290 | 88.7% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tullbroskolan | Compulsory school | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 460 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vessigebroskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKENBERGS KOMMUN | 130 | 54% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vesterhavsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vesterhavet AB | 590 | 86.9% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in FalkenbergFalkenberg has 47 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkenberg you | — | 220.1In line with neighbour average | 73.3%In line with neighbour average | 138,270 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Varberg | 25.5 km | 222.7Better than neighbour average | 76.9%Better than neighbour average | 132,984 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Halmstad | 33.2 km | 222.5Better than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Hylte | 42.2 km | 199Worse than neighbour average | 60.4%Worse than neighbour average | 183,521 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Laholm | 59.5 km | 210.5In line with neighbour average | 78.1%Better than neighbour average | 151,021 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Mark | 61.3 km | 207Worse than neighbour average | 71.1%Worse than neighbour average | 160,232 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Båstad | 62.3 km | 224.6Better than neighbour average | 80.3%Better than neighbour average | 160,055 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214.4 | 73.6% | 154,260 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 Falkenberg 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 Falkenberg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Falkenberg
Hertingsskolan: Address changed from Hertings Allé, 31145 Falkenberg to Hertings Allé 22, 31145 Falkenberg
Hjortsbergsskolan: Address changed from Ljungholmsvägen 21, 31146 Falkenberg to Ljungholmsvägen 29, 31146 Falkenberg
Långavekaskolan: Address changed from Långveka 125, 31198 Glommen to Långveka 125, 31154 Glommen
Tröingeskolan 1: Address changed from Hällinge Ringväg 8 A, 31138 Falkenberg to Hällinge Ringväg 8A, 31138 Falkenberg
Tröingeskolan 2: Address changed from Hällinge Ringväg 8 A, 31138 Falkenberg to Hällinge Ringväg 8A, 31138 Falkenberg
Vuxenutbildningen Falkenberg: Address changed from Nyhemsplan 2, 31135 Falkenberg to Nyhems plan 2, 31135 Falkenberg
Vessigebroskolan: Address changed from Sjönevadsvägen, 31164 Vessigebro to Sjönevadsvägen 24a, 31164 Vessigebro
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TULLBRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Tröingeskolan 2: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Tröingeskolan 2: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
TULLBRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BARNENS BIKUPA: Address changed from Strandåkervägen 14, 31172 FALKENBERG to STRANDÅKERVÄGEN 14, 31179 FALKENBERG
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TULLBRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN LAXEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TULLBRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Anpassad grundskola Hjortsberg: Operating name changed from Anpassad grundskola Hjortsberg to Hjortsbergsskolan
Anpassad grundskola Tullbro: Operating name changed from Anpassad grundskola Tullbro to Tullbroskolan
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 1B: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 1B: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2B: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2B: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2C: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 2C: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 3A: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola 3A: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
… and 83 older events.
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Halland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Falkenberg.Merit value year 9Compare Falkenberg 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.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.HalmstadCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HylteCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KungsbackaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.LaholmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.VarbergCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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