Best lower-secondary schools in Göteborg
Compare the 82 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Göteborg ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 230.2 points (2.6 points above the national average). Data from Skolverket.
How we ranked
The list contains compulsory schools in Göteborg 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 neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.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 →
Data coverage and sorting
82 schools are included. 82 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.
- Filter
- Compulsory schools in Göteborg that offer Years 7-9 and have a published Year 9 final-grade score.
- Sorting
- Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
- Score weights
- Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
- Coverage
- 25 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 57 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.3 of 5 dimensions.
- Sources
- Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
- Latest data year
- 2025/26
Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Göteborg
| # | School | Skolkoll score | Year 9 score | SALSA deviation | Cert. teachers | Pupils | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Göteborgs Högre Samskola gr. | Skolkoll score 78 out of 100. Composite index. | 267.8 | +14.0 | 95% | 460 | Independent |
| 2 | Böskolans friskola | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. | 263.3 | -5.0 | 87% | 340 | Independent |
| 3 | Grundskolan Skäret | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. | 269.5 | -3.0 | 88% | 290 | Independent |
| 4 | Svenska Balettskolan 4-9 | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. | 288.5 | +22.0 | 88% | 100 | Municipal |
| 4 | Montessoriskolan Casa | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. | 274.5 | -6.0 | 90% | 220 | Independent |
| 4 | ISGR/Swedish-English | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. | 249.5 | +20.0 | 84% | 210 | Municipal |
| 4 | Kunskapsskolan Krokslätt | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. | 233.0 | +26.0 | 89% | 270 | Independent |
| 8 | Ebba Petterssons Privatskola | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. | 261.5 | +8.0 | 84% | 610 | Independent |
| 8 | Kärralundsskolan F-9 | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. | 244.8 | +21.0 | 99% | 400 | Municipal |
| 10 | Noblaskolan Kviberg | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. | 269.2 | +3.0 | 82% | 310 | Independent |
Showing top 10 of 82 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Göteborg.See all schools →
Göteborg vs national average
Lower-secondary schools in Göteborg have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 230.2 points, which is 2.6 points above the national average (227.6 points).
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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2025/26. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.