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Schools in Finspång municipality
38 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 Finspång, Östergötland County. The three most common school forms: 19 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 11 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 Finspång
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
- 13
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 19
- Municipal
- 31
- Independent
- 7
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.
Finspång has 38 schools with a merit value of 214.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 67.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
38 schools3,749 pupils67.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.6%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Finspång 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 Finspång e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Finspång
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 214.6) is 13.9 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 67.2%) is 6.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Merit value has increased by 5.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 21% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Finspång municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 38
- 31 municipal, 7 independent
- Total pupils
- 3,749
- 13 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 214.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 67.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Finspång municipality has 38 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 214.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (67.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↑ +2.5 %
Trend: 209.4 to 214.6, up2020: 209.4 p2025: 214.6 p
Merit values have increased by 5.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.9 %
Trend: 64.7 to 67.2, up2020: 64.7 %2025: 67.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.4 %
Trend: 125,953 to 145,337, up2020: 125,953 SEK2025: 145,337 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 19,383 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Finspång
- How many schools are there in Finspång?
- Finspång municipality has 38 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 19 offer preschool. 31 of the units are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 3,749 pupils attend schools in Finspång.
- What are the merit values in Finspång?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Finspång is 214.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Grosvadsskolan with 213.8 points.
- Which school in Finspång has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Nyhemsskolan F-6 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Finspång at 90%. The municipality value is 67.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Finspång?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Finspång is 145,337 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 141,646 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Finspång 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 FinspångThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in FinspångThe 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 transport21.2% 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: 5,318 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 Finspång compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Finspång
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 Finspång
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Finspång: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nyhemsskolan F-6 with Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Municipal average 45, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Finspång
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Finspång: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bergska gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Lowest: Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Finspång
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergska gymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 130 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björke skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 30 | 56.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brenäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 20 | 49.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | 5566431044 | 570 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grosvadsskolan | Compulsory school | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 370 | 74.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grytgöls skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 40 | 11% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällestads skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 160 | 50.2% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högalidsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 140 | 66.5% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ljusfalls skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | LJUSFALLS SKOLAS EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 30 | 24.7% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lotorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 120 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Mo LSS Aktiebolag | — | — | No score |
| Nyhemsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 370 | 60.3% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyhemsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 150 | 90% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rejmyre skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 60 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Storängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 360 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viggestorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FINSPÅNGS KOMMUN | 300 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in FinspångFinspång has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finspång you | — | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.2%Worse than neighbour average | 145,337 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Norrköping | 29 km | 229.6Better than neighbour average | 72.2%In line with neighbour average | 136,164 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vingåker | 34.8 km | 202.9Worse than neighbour average | 63%Worse than neighbour average | 183,021 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Linköping | 38.4 km | 228.3Better than neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 146,110 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Katrineholm | 39 km | 217.3In line with neighbour average | 69.5%Worse than neighbour average | 143,793 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Motala | 44.2 km | 205.2Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%In line with neighbour average | 138,762 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Söderköping | 44.6 km | 218.8In line with neighbour average | 80.5%Better than neighbour average | 147,900 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217 | 73.9% | 149,292 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 Finspång 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.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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Finspång municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Finspång
IUS SKORPANS AB: Renamed from SKORPANS FÖRSKOLA to IUS SKORPANS AB
Björke skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Nyhemsskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from Nyhemsskolan 7-9 to Nyhemsskolan
Nyhemsskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Nyhemsskolan F-6 to Nyhemsskolan
Ljusfalls skola: Renamed from Ljusfalls friskola to Ljusfalls skola
Björke skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Mo Gård Gymnasiesärskola to Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola
Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola
Storängsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Bergska gymnasiet: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bergska gymnasiet: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Grosvadsskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Grosvadsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Ljusfalls skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Grytgöls skola: Address changed from Rommetorpsvägen, 61011 Grytgöl to Rommetorpsvägen, 61274 Grytgöl
Lotorps skola: Address changed from Igelforsvägen 34, 61013 Lotorp to Igelforsvägen 34, 61276 Lotorp
Hällestads skola: Address changed from Tingshusvägen 9, 61012 Hällestad to Tingshusvägen 9, 61275 Hällestad
Rejmyre skola: Address changed from Mästarevägen 31, 61014 Rejmyre to Mästarevägen 31, 61271 Rejmyre
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Särskolan to Anpassad grundskola
Anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Särskolan to Anpassad grundskola
Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet: Renamed from Curt Nicolin-gymnasiet to Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet
Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet: Operating name changed from unknown name to Curt Nicolin Gymnasiet AB
Ljusfalls skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ljusfalls friskola
Ljusfalls skola: Address changed from Örebrovägen 470, 61010 Ljusfallshammar to Örebrovägen 470, 61273 Ljusfallshammar
Ljusfalls skola: Operator name changed to: Ljusfalls Skolas Ekonomiska Förening (previously: Ljusfalls skolas ekonomiskaförening)
Mo Gård anpassad gymnasieskola: Address changed from Mo Gård Doverstorp, 61293 FINSPÅNG to Norralundsvägen 13, 61244 Finspång
Anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Björke skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Finspångs vuxenutbildning: Renamed from Finspångs vuxenutb.cent särvux to Finspångs vuxenutbildning
Finspångs vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Bergska gymnasiet
… and 37 older events.
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