Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Gävle municipality
134 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 Gävle, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 76 preschool, 38 after-school care, 36 compulsory school (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Gävle
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
- 36
- Upper secondary
- 10
- Preschools
- 76
- Municipal
- 113
- Independent
- 21
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Gävle has 134 schools with a merit value of 218.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
134 schools19,453 pupils71.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Gävle
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Gävle.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Gävle 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 Gävle e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Gävle
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 218.4) is 10.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -4.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Bergby Centralskola 1-9 with 249.1 points.
Key metrics — Gävle municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
134Active schools113 municipal, 21 independent
19,453Total pupils36 compulsory, 10 upper secondary
12.8Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Gävle municipality has 134 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 218.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the national average 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→ unchanged
Trend: 218.5 to 218.4, stable2020: 218.5 p2025: 218.4 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.4 %
Trend: 68.2 to 71.9, up2020: 68.2 %2025: 71.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +19.8 %
Trend: 115,700 to 138,638, up2020: 115,700 SEK2025: 138,638 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 22,938 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Gävle
- How many schools are there in Gävle?
- Gävle municipality has 134 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 36 of the units offer compulsory education, 10 offer upper-secondary education and 76 offer preschool. 113 of the units are municipal and 21 are independent. A total of 19,453 pupils attend schools in Gävle.
- What are the merit values in Gävle?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Gävle is 218.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Bergby Centralskola 1-9 with 249.1 points.
- Which school in Gävle has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Alborga skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Gävle at 95.3%. The municipality value is 71.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Gävle?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Gävle is 138,638 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 139,093 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Gävle 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 GävleThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in GävleThe 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 transport25% 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: 4,153 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 Gävle compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
2/7Merit value 2025
1/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Gävle
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 Gävle
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Gävle: 34 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Alborga skola with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
34 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Gävle
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Gävle: 10 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vasaskolan with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
10 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Gävle
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åbyggeby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 60 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Affärsgymnasiet Gävle | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 260 | 61.3% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Alborga skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 60 | 95.3% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Andersbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 120 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bergby Centralskola 1-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 270 | 60.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Björke skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 40 | — | — |
| Borgarskolan | Upper secondary school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 740 | 94.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Gävle | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 380 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Forsbacka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 100 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fridhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 170 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hagaströms skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 270 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hedesunda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 160 | 65.6% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hemlingborgs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 270 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| IM-gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 220 | 52.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Gävle | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 650 | — | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kunskapsskolan Gävle | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 340 | 66% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lilla Sätraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 300 | 55.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lillhagsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 640 | 63.3% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ludvigsbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 390 | 67% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
| Magelungens Grundskola Gävle | Compulsory school | Magelhusen AB | 40 | 45.7% | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average. |
| Milboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 300 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| NTI Vetenskapsgymnasiet Gävle | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 130 | 89.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Nynässkolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 510 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Polhem anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Polhemsskolan | Upper secondary school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 1,170 | 87.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Gävle | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 180 | 54.4% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average. |
| Prolympia, Gävle | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | ULNO AB | 650 | 77% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Realgymnasiet Gävle | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 280 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sjöängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 280 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sofiaskolan Gävle AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Sofiaskolan Gävle AB | 180 | 91.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sofiedalskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 720 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Solängen anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Solängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 470 | 73% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sörby anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Sörbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 420 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Staffan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Staffansskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 380 | 62% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Stigslunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 550 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Stora Sätra anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Stora Sätraskolan | Compulsory school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 300 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Strömsbro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 250 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Tallbackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 180 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Tallbo anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Tranmursskolan GKS | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN FÖR GEFLE KRISTNA SKOLA | 60 | 58.8% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Below average. |
| Trödje skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Ulvsäter anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ulvsäterskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 250 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Vallback anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | GÄVLE KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Vallbacksskolan | Compulsory school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 550 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average. |
| Vasaskolan | Upper secondary school | GÄVLE KOMMUN | 990 | 89.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in GävleGävle has 76 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gävle you | — | 218.4 | 71.9% | 138,638 SEK |
| Älvkarleby | 17.3 km | 197.5 | 68.4% | 162,683 SEK |
| Sandviken | 24.3 km | 209 | 59.6% | 155,854 SEK |
| Ockelbo | 36.7 km | 204.8 | 66.5% | 183,476 SEK |
| Tierp | 42.5 km | 208.9 | 59.4% | 155,090 SEK |
| Hofors | 48 km | 210.1 | 65% | 159,919 SEK |
| Söderhamn | 68.6 km | 220.1 | 55.7% | 142,212 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 208.4 | 62.4% | 159,872 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 Gävle 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Gävle municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Gävle
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Gävle: Head changed
Andersbergsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3
Bergby Centralskola 1-9: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Forsbacka skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Fridhemsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Lilla Sätraskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FTH, GR
Solängsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Tallbackens skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Affärsgymnasiet Gävle: Contact details changed from url: http://www.affarsgymnasiet.se, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600 to url: https://www.affarsgymnasiet.se/gavle/, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600
Fridhemsskolan: Address changed from Grafikergatan 20, 80258 Gävle to Almvägen 62, 80269 Gävle
Fridhemsskolan: Contact details changed from url: http://www.gavle.se/Fridhemsskolan, email: utbildning@gavle.se, phone: 026-178980 to url: http://www.gavle.se/Fridhemsskolan, email: utbildning@gavle.se, phone: 026-178405
Hemlingborgs skola: Contact details changed from url: https://www.gavle.se/, email: gavle.kommun@gavle.se, phone: 026-178980 to url: www.gavle.se, email: gavle.kommun@gavle.se, phone: 026-178980
Hemlingborgs skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Yrkesgymnasiet Gävle: Contact details changed from url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600 to url: http://www.yrkesgymnasiet.se/gavle/, email: myndigheter@edukatus.se, phone: 090-124600
FÖRSKOLAN ORION: Address changed from VRETASVÄGEN 18, 81834 VALBO to Orion vägen 2, 44465 JÖRLANDA
ANDERSBERGSGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÖVDINGAVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KARDBORRENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLINTBERGSGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORDANGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NÄRBOGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NÄVERGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Kunskapsskolan Gävle: Contact details changed from url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/gavle, email: info.gavle@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 08-51008440 to url: https://www.kunskapsskolan.se/skolor/gavle, email: info.gavle@kunskapsskolan.se, phone: 026-2007171
ANDERSBERGSGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÖVDINGAVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KARDBORRENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLINTBERGSGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORDANGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NÄRBOGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NÄVERGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 643 older events.
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