Schools in Filipstad municipality
20 active school units in Filipstad, Värmlands län. Most common school forms: 10 preschool, 8 compulsory school, 7 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Filipstad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Filipstad (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Filipstad, 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 Filipstad.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Filipstad (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferlinskolan | 206 | 204 | +2.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stålvallaskolan | Filipstads kommun | 236 | — | 46.8% | 100 |
| Ferlinskolan | Filipstads kommun | 205.6 | +2.0 | 67.6% | 280 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Filipstad (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 Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Filipstad 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 Filipstad (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 Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Filipstad
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Filipstad (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 Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Filipstad (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 Filipstad (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Filipstad (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Filipstad (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filipstad | — | 220.8 | 44.5% | 9.2 | 20 |
| Hällefors | 20.6 km | 205.3 | 53.2% | 8.6 | 12 |
| Storfors | 26.2 km | 254.3 | 65.1% | 10.5 | 9 |
| Munkfors | 38.2 km | 219.9 | 56.3% | 13.9 | 7 |
| Forshaga | 42.6 km | 207.3 | 66.6% | 11.5 | 21 |
| Hagfors | 46 km | 203.3 | 49.3% | 10.4 | 24 |
| Kristinehamn | 47.9 km | 205.3 | 61.8% | 11.1 | 40 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Filipstad (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Filipstad (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Filipstad. 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 Filipstad.
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 Filipstad (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Filipstad (2022).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Filipstad (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Filipstad (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2022).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Filipstad 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 Filipstad.
Filipstad 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 Filipstad with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Filipstad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filipstad you | 208.9 | 63.5% | 154,997 SEK | 60% | +2.0 |
| Säffle | 206.7 | 67.6% | 162,102 SEK | 68.4% | -5.0 |
| Hagfors | 198.5 | 61.9% | 147,612 SEK | 74.5% | -14.5 |
| Kristinehamn | 205.6 | 66.4% | 142,811 SEK | 67.3% | -19.7 |
| Munkfors | 219.9 | 56.8% | 158,699 SEK | 60% | +7.0 |
| Eda | 199.8 | 71.1% | 162,162 SEK | 62% | -17.0 |
| Torsby | 200.1 | 68.2% | 172,070 SEK | 68.6% | -15.0 |
| Sunne | 202.8 | 71.6% | 139,262 SEK | 70.7% | -19.0 |
| Peer average | 204.8 | 66.2% | 154,960 SEK | 67.4% | -11.9 |
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
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Filipstad belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Landsbygdskommun: kommun med mindre än 15 000 invånare i den största tätorten, låg pendling. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 63.5% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 65.3% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 75.6% | 154,832 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 69.8% | 161,495 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.4% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 62.9% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 63.6% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
| Gällivare | 218.4 | 48% | 166,697 SEK | 68.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 20 schools in Filipstad
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åsenskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 190 | — | 65.2% |
| BRATTFORS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 18 | — | 65.4% |
| Brattfors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 20 | — | 54.2% |
| Ferlinskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Filipstads kommun | 280 | 205.6 | 67.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN BERGABACKEN | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 19 | — | 42.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN BULLERBYN | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 57 | — | 31.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN GULDGRUVAN | Preschool | Persbergs Skolas Föräldraförening | 16 | — | 0% |
| FÖRSKOLAN JUNIBACKEN | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 46 | — | 10.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LYCKAN | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 44 | — | 46.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LYCKEBO | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 58 | — | 40.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SALTKRÅKAN | Preschool | Lena Och Jennys Förskola AB | 21 | — | 25.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN VILLEKULLA | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 25 | — | 23% |
| Kommunal vuxenutbildning | Adult education | Filipstads kommun | — | — | — |
| Nordmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 30 | — | 46% |
| NYKROPPA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Filipstads kommun | 18 | — | 28.2% |
| Nykroppa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 30 | — | 31.7% |
| Persbergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Persbergs Skolas Föräldraförening | 50 | — | 52.8% |
| Spångbergsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Filipstads kommun | 220 | — | 90% |
| Stålvallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 100 | 236 | 46.8% |
| Stjärnskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Filipstads kommun | 220 | — | 77.1% |
Common questions about schools in Filipstad
- How many schools are there in Filipstad?
- Filipstad municipality has 20 active school units: 8 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 17 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,462 pupils attend schools in Filipstad.
- What are the merit values in Filipstad?
- The average year-9 merit value in Filipstad is 220.8 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Stålvallaskolan with 236 points.
- Which school in Filipstad has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Spångbergsgymnasiet has the highest share of qualified teachers in Filipstad at 90%. The municipal average is 44.5%.
- How much does a school place cost in Filipstad?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Filipstad is 154,997 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 143,073 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Filipstad?
- Student health services in Filipstad cost 6,503 SEK per pupil (2024). 55.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 62%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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