Which is the best lower-secondary school in Gävle?

Bergby Centralskola 1-9 ranks highest among lower-secondary schools in Gävle with a Skolkoll score of 58/100 (2024/25). Internationella Engelska Skolan Gävle shares first place with a Skolkoll score of 58/100.

How many lower-secondary schools are there in Gävle?

Gävle has 13 lower-secondary schools (schools offering years 7–9), of which 13 have published a Year 9 final-grade score. The municipality average is 209.2 points, 18.4 points below the national average of 227.6 points.

How do lower-secondary schools in Gävle compare with the national average?

The average Year 9 final-grade score in Gävle is 209.2 points, compared with a national average of 227.6 points — 18.4 points below the national average.

What is the difference between compulsory school and lower-secondary school?

Compulsory school (grundskola) is the full mandatory Swedish school system from reception class through Year 9. Lower-secondary (högstadium) is the last three years — Years 7–9. A lower-secondary school is a compulsory school that offers Years 7–9, either as part of a reception-class-to-9 unit (F-9) or as a stand-alone 7-9 school.

Best lower-secondary schools in Gävle 2024/25

Compare the 13 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 209.2 points (18.4 points below the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Gävle that offer Years 7–9 (both F-9/1-9 units and stand-alone lower-secondary schools) and 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 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. Location, pedagogical profile, well-being and pupil composition also matter. Read the full methodology →

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Gävle

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Bergby Centralskola 1-9	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	249.1	+35.0	61%	270	Municipal
1	Internationella Engelska Skolan Gävle	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	238.8	+5.0	—	650	Independent
3	Vittra Gävle	Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average.	205.9	+23.0	84%	170	Independent
4	Stigslunds skola	Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average.	234.7	-10.0	75%	550	Municipal
5	Prolympia, Gävle	Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average.	230.2	-11.0	77%	650	Independent
6	Nynässkolan 7-9	Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average.	210.5	-9.0	79%	510	Municipal
7	Vallbacksskolan	Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Below average.	219.6	-11.0	74%	550	Municipal
8	Stora Sätraskolan	Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average.	173.5	-7.0	78%	300	Municipal
9	Kunskapsskolan Gävle	Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average.	215.9	-10.0	66%	340	Independent
9	Sofiedalskolan	Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average.	212.8	-21.0	73%	720	Municipal

Showing top 10 of 13 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Gävle. See all schools →

Gävle vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Gävle have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 209.2 points, which is 18.4 points below the national average (227.6 points).

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About the author

Markus Reimer founded Skolkoll to make Swedish school data easy to compare. Skolkoll is operated by Agilenge AB — no advertising and no sale of data; data is treated the same for all providers. Full transparency disclosure on About Skolkoll.

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