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Schools in Färgelanda municipality

14 active school units in Färgelanda, Västra Götalands län. The three most common school forms: 7 compulsory school, 6 after-school care, 5 preschool (+3 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

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

Färgelanda has 14 schools with an average merit value of 200.5, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.4% (below the national average of 73.3%).

14 schools 828 pupils 66.4% qualified teachers Declining municipality (-1.4%)

Summary — Färgelanda

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Färgelanda municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

14 Active schools 11 municipal, 3 independent
828 Total pupils 7 compulsory, 0 upper secondary
200.5 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 1 schools (national avg: 228.5)
66.4% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
173,809 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
9 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.2 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.3)

Färgelanda municipality has 14 schools with an average merit value of 200.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Färgelanda underperforms its peers.


In-depth statistics

How does Färgelanda compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
6/7 Merit value
7/7 Qual. teachers
7/7 Cost/pupil

All 14 schools in Färgelanda

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
HÅVESTENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Färgelanda kommun 54 39.1%
Högsäter skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Färgelanda kommun 80 67.7%
Höjdenskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Färgelanda kommun 80 83.1%
Järbo friskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Järbo Friskola 40 70.3%
KYRKVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Färgelanda kommun 36 50.3%
MÅNVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Färgelanda kommun 59 54.2%
ÖDEBORGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Färgelanda kommun 41 70.3%
Ödeborgs skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Färgelanda kommun 30 83%
STIGENS FRISKOLA Preschool Stigens Friskola AB 18 32.5%
Stigens Friskola AB After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Stigens Friskola AB 40 39.1%
Valboskolan 1-9 Anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school Färgelanda kommun
Valboskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Färgelanda kommun 140 56.1%
Valboskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Färgelanda kommun 210 65.2%
Vuxenutbildningen Adult education Färgelanda kommun

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

200.5 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
65.6% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
173,809 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
63% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Färgelanda (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
200.5 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 213.8)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
63%
Passing mathematics
79.5%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
66%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
44.5%
Parents with post-secondary education
51.4%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
65.6% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 72 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
67% / 58.7%
Pupils per teacher
8.9

Source: Kolada.

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

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2025)
65.6% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-2.7 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 62.1% (linear extrapolation, -1.4 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

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

Compulsory school pupils
623
Municipal / independent share
84% / 16%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

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

Cost per pupil (total)
173,809 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 150,869.5 SEK)
Municipal school cost
171,147 SEK/pupil
Teaching
104,212 SEK/pupil
Premises
19,496 SEK/pupil
Student health
10,597 SEK/pupil
School meals
7,385 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
2,069 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Färgelanda.

Student health (compulsory)
10,597 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
62.1%
Easy to access help, year 8
50.8%
Safety at school
73%
Study environment (studiero)
30.1%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Färgelanda.

Other mother tongue than Swedish
10.2%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
2.3%
Passed SvA, year 9
76.9%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.3%

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 1 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -15.0 2024/25: -10.0
School Actual Model Residual
Valboskolan 7-9 200 211 -10.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Valboskolan 7-9 Färgelanda kommun 200.5 -10.0 65.2% 210

Adapted compulsory school

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

Number of pupils
10
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.4%
Cost per pupil
910,800 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
1.9

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -7%
2020: 215.7 p 2025: 200.5 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -4%
2020: 68.3 % 2025: 65.6 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +18.6%
2020: 146,536 SEK 2024: 173,809 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -7.8%
2020: 676 2025: 623
Independent share → unchanged
2020: 16 % 2025: 16 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -11.9%
2020: 10.1 2025: 8.9
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +107.8%
2020: 5,100 SEK 2024: 10,597 SEK
Student health yr 5 → unchanged
2024: 62.1 % 2025: 62.1 %
Student health yr 8 → unchanged
2024: 50.8 % 2025: 50.8 %
Safety ↑ +16.1%
2022: 62.9 % 2025: 73 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

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

Upper-secondary pupils
218
Graduating within 3 years
72.3% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
38.5% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
152,100 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
13.9 (national avg: 14.8)
Withdrawn study support
5.5%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
81.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +9.2%
2020: 139,298 SEK 2024: 152,100 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +15.1%
2020: 62.8 % 2025: 72.3 %
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +11.3%
2020: 34.6 % 2025: 38.5 %

University connection

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

University eligibility (all)
38.5% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
75% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
39.1% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
72.3% (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 Färgelanda (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
232
Ages 16–18 (2030)
224 (-3.4%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
703
Ages 6–15 (2030)
641 (-8.8%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
285
Total school age (2035)
1,096

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 Färgelanda (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
160
Cost per FTE student
82,636 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
78.6%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
81.4%
Net cost basic adult edu.
262 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
206 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Färgelanda (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
22
Cost per FTE student
254 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
37.5%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Färgelanda

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

Enrolled children
227
Preschool units
6 (4 municipal, 2 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
82.1% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per FTE
4.8 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
55.5% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
51.4% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

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

Cost per child
58,215 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
268
Children per FTE
26.8 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
24.6% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
53.5% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
71.9% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

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

Children in pedagogical care
7
Share of children 1–5
3%
Cost per enrolled child
183,539 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Färgelanda (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
0

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +1%
2020: 57,647 SEK 2024: 58,215 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↓ -6.1%
2020: 57 % 2025: 53.5 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.3%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

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

Initiated child investigations
90.8 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
24.2 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,502 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 Färgelanda (2025).

Total population
6,288
Population change
-1.4%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
283
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
645
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
229
Higher education 25–64
14.2%
Foreign-born 20–64
13.9%
16–24 not in work/education
8.5%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Färgelanda (2024).

Single without children
42.2%
Single with children
5.2%
Couple without children
28.2%
Couple with children
17.6%
Other households
6.5%
Total number of households
3,088

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
Färgelanda you 200.5 66.4% 173,809 SEK 828
Munkedal 22.6 km 203.3 69.6% 159,963 SEK 1,786
Uddevalla 26.2 km 226.3 78.7% 143,370 SEK 11,503
Mellerud 28.1 km 197.2 72.3% 155,264 SEK 1,348
Vänersborg 29.1 km 209 74.5% 150,321 SEK 7,171
Dals-Ed 37 km 225.9 71.9% 170,292 SEK 667
Trollhättan 38.5 km 229.1 72.8% 142,196 SEK 11,438
Neighbour avg. 215.1 73.3% 153,568 SEK 5,652
Merit value year 9
Trollhättan
229.1
Uddevalla
226.3
Dals-Ed
225.9
Vänersborg
209
Munkedal
203.3
Färgelanda
200.5
Mellerud
197.2
Qualified teachers
Uddevalla
78.7%
Vänersborg
74.5%
Trollhättan
72.8%
Mellerud
72.3%
Dals-Ed
71.9%
Munkedal
69.6%
Färgelanda
66.4%

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

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Färgelanda (2025).

Newly arrived received
0.9 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
55.6%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -566.7%
2020: 0.3 % 2025: -1.4 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +9%
2020: 7.8 % 2024: 8.5 %
Newly arrived ↓ -55%
2020: 2 2025: 0.9

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Färgelanda (2025).

Municipal tax rate
22.9%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34.4%
Tax base
233,198 SEK/capita
Annual result
110 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
0.1%
Solidity
32.8%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
3.2 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
5.5%
Assistance months (avg)
30.1
Net cost economic assistance
1,742 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
2,069 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Färgelanda.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
9.8%
Completed dwellings
0.8 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
96.7%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
93.6%
Rental
17.1%
Cooperative
2.1%
Owner-occupied
78.3%
Cars in traffic
3,889

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↑ +2.7%
2020: 22.3 % 2025: 22.9 %
Economic assistance ↓ -58.4%
2020: 7.7 2024: 3.2
Overcrowding ↓ -39.1%
2020: 16.1 % 2025: 9.8 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

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

Reported crimes (total)
9,965 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,058 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
332 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
158 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Färgelanda (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
4,632 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 Färgelanda (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
6.8%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
44.9% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.1%
Sick leave 30–49 years
5.9%
Sick leave >49 years
7.9%
Stress-related sick leave
0.8% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Färgelanda (2024).

Loans per capita
3.8 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.9 per capita
Active borrowers
21.9%
Media allocation
766 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Färgelanda (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
6.1 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
15.1%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2025).

Reported crimes ↑ +12.5%
2020: 8,860.5 2025: 9,965.3
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +37.8%
2020: 8.2 % 2024: 11.3 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -3.2%
2020: 6.3 t 2023: 6.1 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +12.6%
2020: 83.1 % 2024: 93.6 %
Total sick leave ↓ -15%
2020: 8 % 2025: 6.8 %
Stress-related cases ↑ +33.3%
2020: 0.6 % 2024: 0.8 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -19.6%
2020: 199 2024: 160
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +142.9%
2020: 34,027 SEK 2024: 82,636 SEK
Passing basic level ↓ -1.3%
2020: 79.6 % 2024: 78.6 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -5.9%
2020: 86.5 % 2024: 81.4 %
SFI pupils ↓ -21.4%
2020: 28 2024: 22
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2021: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 68.3%
2025 (latest) 65.6%
Forecast 2027 62.1% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 72%
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 Färgelanda.

Cost per pupil
173,809 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
200.5 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.2 (national avg: 1.6)

Färgelanda 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 Färgelanda with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Färgelanda 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
Färgelanda you 200.5 65.6% 173,809 SEK 72.3% -10.0
Munkedal 203.3 68% 159,963 SEK 53.9% -16.0
Tibro 210.3 66.9% 161,684 SEK 62.5% -8.0
Bengtsfors 213.2 70.8% 174,380 SEK 73% -2.0
Mark 207 71.1% 160,232 SEK 71.6% -16.5
Töreboda 187.7 61.8% 160,003 SEK 63.2% -29.0
Svenljunga 197 70.6% 155,229 SEK 68.9% -6.0
Grästorp 218.3 70.1% 168,785 SEK 72.6% -1.0
Peer average 205.3 68.5% 162,897 SEK 66.5% -11.2

Trends compared with peer municipalities

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

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

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city

Benchmark vs SCB group B4

Färgelanda belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Färgelanda compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Färgelanda vs SCB group B4 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Färgelanda Group median
Merit value 200.5 (median: 212.5)
18th
Qualified teachers 65.6 (median: 72.7)
12th
Students/teacher 8.9 (median: 11.4)
99th
Cost/pupil 173809 (median: 146870.9)
3th
Graduating 3 yrs 72.3 (median: 69.7)
63th
All subjects passed 63 (median: 65.3)
31th
Best in group for students/teacher
Above group median for graduating 3 yrs
ℹ️ Below group median for merit value
ℹ️ Below group median for qualified teachers

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Färgelanda belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Färgelanda 200.5 65.6% 173,809 SEK 72.3%
Alvesta 209.3 68.3% 142,053 SEK 65.1%
Aneby 223.6 64.3% 141,549 SEK 72%
Bjurholm 196.6 75.8% 169,648 SEK 79.2%
Bjuv 190 63% 151,037 SEK 64.3%
Eslöv 224.3 79.1% 140,361 SEK 69.4%
Forshaga 210.4 75.8% 137,783 SEK 72.3%
Gagnef 213.4 64% 149,864 SEK 77.9%
Gnesta 225.3 69.9% 153,619 SEK 69.5%

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

Common questions about schools in Färgelanda

How many schools are there in Färgelanda?
Färgelanda municipality has 14 active school units: 7 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 11 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 828 pupils attend schools in Färgelanda.
What are the merit values in Färgelanda?
The average year-9 merit value in Färgelanda is 200.5 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Valboskolan 7-9 with 200.5 points.
Which school in Färgelanda has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Höjdenskolan F-3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Färgelanda at 83.1%. The municipal average is 66.4%.
How much does a school place cost in Färgelanda?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Färgelanda is 173,809 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 171,147 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Färgelanda?
Student health services in Färgelanda cost 10,597 SEK per pupil (2024). 62.1% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 50.8%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

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Timeline — school events in Färgelanda

  1. KYRKVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HÖJDENS FÖRSKOLA to KYRKVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA

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