Schools in Gnesta municipality
17 active school units in Gnesta, Södermanlands län. The three most common school forms: 10 preschool, 5 after-school care, 5 compulsory school (+3 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Gnesta has 17 schools with an average merit value of 228.9, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 64.7% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Gnesta
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has increased by 10.3 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (69.9%) is 3.4 percentage points below the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Gnesta municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Gnesta municipality has 17 schools with an average merit value of 228.9 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Gnesta outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Gnesta over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have increased by 10.3 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 36,066 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 17 schools in Gnesta
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Insamlingsenhet | Gnesta kommun | — | — | |
| Dansutskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gnesta kommun | 300 | 53% |
| FÖRSKOLAN ÄNGEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 74 | 30.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN FÅGELDANSEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 79 | 26.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN FRUSTUNA | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 50 | 30.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN GLÄNTAN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 18 | — |
| FÖRSKOLAN KORALLEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 33 | 42.9% |
| FÖRSKOLAN KRISTALLEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 32 | 66.7% |
| FÖRSKOLAN RINGLEKEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 31 | 17.2% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SJÖSTUGAN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 69 | 42.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN TALLEN | Preschool | Gnesta kommun | 23 | — |
| Frejaskolan F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gnesta kommun | 680 | 78.2% |
| Gnesta Waldorfskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gnesta Waldorfskoleförening | 170 | — |
| GRINDEN | Preschool | Förskolan Grinden, Ådalskyrkan | 24 | 16.7% |
| Kvarnbackaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gnesta kommun | 50 | 56.8% |
| Utbildningscentrum | Adult education | Gnesta kommun | — | — |
| Welandersborgs skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Gnesta kommun | 110 | 70.9% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Gnesta (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Gnesta, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Gnesta.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Gnesta (2025).
Source: Skolverket, Kolada.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frejaskolan F-9 | 224 | 228 | -4.0 |
| Gnesta Waldorfskola | 234 | 240 | -6.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnesta Waldorfskola | Gnesta Waldorfskoleförening | 233.5 | -6.0 | — | 170 |
| Frejaskolan F-9 | Gnesta kommun | 224.3 | -4.0 | 78.2% | 680 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Gnesta (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Gnesta
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Gnesta, based on 5 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Gnesta municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Gnesta sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Gnesta
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Gnesta going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Gnesta (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Adult education
Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Komvux (adult education)
Key metrics for municipal adult education in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Gnesta
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Gnesta (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Gnesta (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Gnesta (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Gnesta with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Gnesta.
Gnesta achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Gnesta with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Gnesta compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnesta you | 225.3 | 69.9% | 153,619 SEK | 69.5% | -5.0 |
| Eskilstuna | 227.8 | 68% | 143,059 SEK | 67.9% | +4.5 |
| Katrineholm | 217.3 | 69.5% | 144,808 SEK | 62.6% | +6.0 |
| Strängnäs | 226.4 | 73.1% | 142,309 SEK | 64.2% | -0.7 |
| Trosa | 230.2 | 78.3% | 152,126 SEK | 75.8% | +5.5 |
| Nyköping | 216.7 | 70% | 131,391 SEK | 71.9% | +0.3 |
| Oxelösund | 202.5 | 75% | 162,788 SEK | 77.5% | -1.0 |
| Flen | 219.3 | 56.4% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% | +19.3 |
| Peer average | 220 | 70% | 148,558 SEK | 69.1% | +4.8 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Södermanlands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B4
Gnesta belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Gnesta compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Gnesta belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnesta | 225.3 | 69.9% | 153,619 SEK | 69.5% |
| Alvesta | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK | 65.1% |
| Aneby | 223.6 | 64.3% | 141,549 SEK | 72% |
| Bjurholm | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% |
| Bjuv | 190 | 63% | 151,037 SEK | 64.3% |
| Eslöv | 224.3 | 79.1% | 140,361 SEK | 69.4% |
| Forshaga | 210.4 | 75.8% | 137,783 SEK | 72.3% |
| Färgelanda | 200.5 | 65.6% | 173,809 SEK | 72.3% |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Gnesta
- How many schools are there in Gnesta?
- Gnesta municipality has 17 active school units: 5 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 15 are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 1,743 pupils attend schools in Gnesta.
- What are the merit values in Gnesta?
- The average year-9 merit value in Gnesta is 228.9 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Gnesta Waldorfskola with 233.5 points.
- Which school in Gnesta has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Frejaskolan F-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Gnesta at 78.2%. The municipal average is 64.7%.
- How much does a school place cost in Gnesta?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Gnesta is 153,619 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 153,669 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Gnesta?
- Student health services in Gnesta cost 7,268 SEK per pupil (2024). 65.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 63%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Gnesta
GRINDEN: Renamed from Förskola 451849 to GRINDEN
GRINDEN: Renamed from GRINDEN to Förskola 451849
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