Which is the best upper-secondary school in Gävle?

Vasaskolan ranks highest among upper-secondary schools in Gävle with Skolkoll score 61/100 (2024/25). Runner-up is Polhemsskolan with Skolkoll score 58/100.

How many upper-secondary schools are there in Gävle?

Gävle has 10 upper-secondary schools, of which 8 have published an average grade-point score. The municipality average is 13.8 points, equal to the national average of 13.8 points.

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

The average grade-point score for upper-secondary schools in Gävle is 13.8 points, compared with a national average of 13.8 points — on par with the national average.

What is the average grade-point score for upper-secondary school?

The average grade-point score (genomsnittlig betygspoäng) is the mean of pupils' final upper-secondary grades on a 20-point scale (E=10, A=20). Differences between schools reflect both pupil composition and the school's work — Skolverket does not publish SALSA for upper-secondary, so it is worth reading the ranking together with the eligibility-to-higher-education and graduation-within-3-years columns.

Best upper-secondary schools in Gävle 2024/25

Compare the 8 upper-secondary schools in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score, with average grade points as context. Average 13.8 points (on par with the national average). Higher-education eligibility and graduation rate shown alongside. Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains upper-secondary schools (gymnasier) in Gävle that have published an average grade-point score — the mean of pupils' final grades on the 20-point scale (E=10, A=20). Schools are sorted by Skolkoll score, where grade points now feed the upper-secondary result dimension. Eligibility to higher education and graduation within 3 years are shown as context columns. Teacher certification and pupil counts help you read the ranking in context.

Note: Skolverket does not publish SALSA for upper-secondary, so socio-economic adjustment isn't possible the way it is for compulsory school. Differences between schools can be partly explained by pupils' prior results and programme mix; location, pedagogical profile, programme choice and environment also play a large role. Read the full methodology →

Top 8 upper-secondary schools in Gävle

Top 8 upper-secondary schools in Gävle ranked by Skolkoll score.
#	School	Skolkoll score	Grade points	Higher-ed eligible	Graduates in 3 yrs	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Vasaskolan	Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average.	14.9	84%	69%	90%	990	Municipal
2	Polhemsskolan	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	14.4	—	75%	88%	1170	Municipal
2	Yrkesgymnasiet Gävle	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average.	14.3	—	67%	90%	180	Independent
4	Borgarskolan	Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average.	13.3	85%	81%	95%	740	Municipal
5	Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Gävle	Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average.	14.1	84%	74%	71%	380	Independent
6	Affärsgymnasiet Gävle	Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average.	14.3	89%	80%	61%	260	Independent
6	Realgymnasiet Gävle	Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average.	13.0	—	67%	79%	280	Independent
8	Praktiska Gymnasiet Gävle	Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average.	12.2	—	—	54%	180	Independent

Gävle vs national average

Upper-secondary schools in Gävle have an average grade-point score of 13.8 points, which is on par with the national average (13.8 points).

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Source: Skolverket. Average grade-point score refers to final upper-secondary grades, 2024/25.