Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Halmstad municipality
166 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Halmstad, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 93 preschool, 41 compulsory school, 39 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Halmstad
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 41
- Upper secondary
- 22
- Preschools
- 93
- Municipal
- 133
- Independent
- 33
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Halmstad has 166 schools with a merit value of 222.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
166 schools19,082 pupils74.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Halmstad
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Halmstad.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Halmstad e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Halmstad e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Halmstad
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 9.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.5) is 6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 6.7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 74.7%) is 1.4 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Halmstad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 166
- 133 municipal, 33 independent
- Total pupils
- 19,082
- 41 compulsory, 22 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 222.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 74.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Halmstad municipality has 166 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (74.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -4.0 %
Trend: 231.7 to 222.5, down2020: 231.7 p2025: 222.5 p
Merit values have decreased by 9.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers→ unchanged
Trend: 74.9 to 74.7, stable2020: 74.9 %2025: 74.7 %
The share of qualified teachers has held steady since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.1 %
Trend: 116,633 to 137,744, up2020: 116,633 SEK2025: 137,744 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 21,111 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Halmstad
- How many schools are there in Halmstad?
- Halmstad municipality has 166 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 41 of the units offer compulsory education, 22 offer upper-secondary education and 93 offer preschool. 133 of the units are municipal and 33 are independent. A total of 19,082 pupils attend schools in Halmstad.
- What are the merit values in Halmstad?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Halmstad is 222.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Eketånga Montessoriskola with 284.5 points.
- Which school in Halmstad has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Sannarpsgymnasiet 4 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Halmstad at 100%. The municipality value is 74.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Halmstad?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Halmstad is 137,744 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,904 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Halmstad organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in HalmstadThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in HalmstadThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport25.7% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 5,185 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Halmstad compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Halmstad
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Halmstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Halmstad: 38 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Eketånga Montessoriskola with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
38 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Halmstad
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Halmstad: 22 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kattegattgymnasiet 3 with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
22 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Halmstad
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åledsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 210 | 85.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 160 | 87% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Andersbergsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 66.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aspero Idrottsgymn. Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Aspero Invest AB | 340 | 70.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckagårdsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 80 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brearedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 120 | 63% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 230 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eketånga Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | IDEELLA FÖRENINGEN EKETÅNGA MONTESSORISKOLA | 220 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eldsbergaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 150 | 65.3% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Esperedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 68.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frennarps byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 94.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frösakullsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furulundsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 230 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furulundsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 390 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fyllingeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Getingeskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 450 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Haverdals byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 90% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Höjdens skola 4-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 10 | 52% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Halmstad | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 560 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jutarumsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kärlekens skola 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 550 | 83.2% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kärlekens skola ag | Adapted compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 400 | 95.3% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 250 | 95.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 270 | 98% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 110 | 42.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 260 | 97.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 250 | 75.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klaraskolan 6-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 350 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvibilleskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 56% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Linehedsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 200 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lummerskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Lyngåkraskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 84% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyhemsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 90% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östergårdsskolan 4-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 640 | 68.7% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österledskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Plönningeskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 88% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 310 | 68.8% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ranagårdsskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ranagårdsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 520 | 65% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Realgymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 110 | 62% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 91.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 350 | 94.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 270 | 96.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 200 | 100% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sannarpsgymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 85.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in HalmstadHalmstad has 93 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmstad you | — | 222.5Better than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Laholm | 26.5 km | 210.5In line with neighbour average | 78.1%Better than neighbour average | 151,021 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Falkenberg | 33.2 km | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 73.3%In line with neighbour average | 138,270 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Båstad | 33.5 km | 224.6Better than neighbour average | 80.3%Better than neighbour average | 160,055 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hylte | 40.1 km | 199Worse than neighbour average | 60.4%Worse than neighbour average | 183,521 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ängelholm | 50.5 km | 219.6Better than neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,528 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Markaryd | 52.9 km | 200Worse than neighbour average | 66.3%Worse than neighbour average | 160,150 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 212.3 | 72.9% | 156,591 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Halmstad municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Halmstad municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Halmstad
Kärlekens skola ag: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Vuxenutbildning egen regi fortsättning: Operating name changed from Vuxenutbildningen to Kommunal vuxenutbildning
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: School types changed from GR, GY, VUX to VUX
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: Register field changed from false to unknown
Vuxenutbildning egen regi fortsättning: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vuxenutbildningen extern regi: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: Renamed from Kommunvux 1 to Vuxenutbildning egen regi Bas
Brunnsåkersskolan 4-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Brunnsåkersskolan 4-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Getingeskolan F-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Getingeskolan F-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Trönningeskolan F-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Trönningeskolan F-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Jutarumsskolan F-3: Renamed from Jutarumsskolan F-4 to Jutarumsskolan F-3
Jutarumsskolan F-3: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3
Klaraskolan 6-9: Renamed from Klaraskolan 5-9 to Klaraskolan 6-9
Klaraskolan 6-9: Grades changed from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
Söndrumsskolan 2-9: Renamed from Söndrumsskolan 1-9 to Söndrumsskolan 2-9
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: Renamed from Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas to Kommunvux 1
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: School types changed from VUX to GR, GY, VUX
Vuxenutbildning egen regi bas: Renamed from Kommunal vuxenutbildning 1 to Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas
Vuxenutbildningen extern regi: Renamed from Halmstad Lärcentrum to Vuxenutbildningen extern regi
GULA HUSETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
TROLLBERGET NORR: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
TROLLBERGET SÖDER: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
TRÖNNINGE FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
VÄXTHUSETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
WEKALYCKANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
FISKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 388 older events.
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