Which is the best independent school in Gävle?

Internationella Engelska Skolan Gävle ranks highest among independent compulsory schools in Gävle with a Skolkoll score of 58/100 (2024/25). Runner-up is Vittra Gävle with a Skolkoll score of 53/100.

How many independent schools are there in Gävle?

Gävle has 7 independent compulsory schools out of 36 compulsory schools in total (29 municipal-operator schools). 6 of those independent schools have published a final-grade score — their average is 200.4 points, 27.2 points below the national average of 227.6 points.

A 'friskola' is a Swedish compulsory or upper-secondary school with a non-municipal operator — typically a private joint-stock company, foundation, or ideologically-driven association. Independent schools are funded by the pupil voucher (skolpeng) from the pupil's home municipality and may not charge tuition. They follow the same national curriculum and are inspected by the Swedish Schools Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) on the same terms as municipal schools.

Are independent schools in Gävle better than municipal ones?

Differences in results between independent and municipal schools are largely explained by pupil composition. The SALSA deviation (Skolverket's model adjusting for socio-economic background) gives a fairer comparison than raw final-grade scores. See /en/municipality/gavle/independent-vs-municipal/ for an aggregated comparison.

Best independent schools in Gävle 2024/25

Compare the 6 independent compulsory schools in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 200.4 points (27.2 points below the national average). SALSA deviation and teacher certification shown as context. Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains independent compulsory schools in Gävle (operator type = "enskild") that have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the national median is used. The SALSA deviation in the table is a context column (Skolverket's model for pupil-composition adjustment) and does not affect the order. The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown for every school so you can read the ranking in context.

Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Independent schools may have a different pupil composition than the municipal alternatives; use the SALSA deviation for an adjusted view. Read the full methodology →

Top 6 independent schools in Gävle

Top 6 independent compulsory schools in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Operator
1	Internationella Engelska Skolan Gävle	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	238.8	+5.0	—	650	Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB
2	Vittra Gävle	Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.	205.9	+23.0	84%	170	FRISKOLAN LYFTET AB
3	Prolympia, Gävle	Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average.	230.2	-11.0	77%	650	ULNO AB
4	Kunskapsskolan Gävle	Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average.	215.9	-10.0	66%	340	Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag
5	Tranmursskolan GKS	Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average.	192.8	-28.0	59%	60	FÖRENINGEN FÖR GEFLE KRISTNA SKOLA
5	Magelungens Grundskola Gävle	Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Below average.	118.5	—	46%	40	Magelungen Utveckling AB

Independent schools in Gävle vs national average

Independent schools in Gävle have an average final-grade score of 200.4 points, which is 27.2 points below the national average (227.6 points). For a comparison with municipal schools in the same municipality, see the link below.

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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.