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School choice in Halmstad
Schools in Halmstad municipality
173 school units Skolkoll'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, Hallands län. The three most common school forms: 91 preschool, 51 compulsory school, 40 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 13 June 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Practical info
Halmstad has 173 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%).
173 schools 18,276 pupils 74.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) Stable population
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 number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Eketånga Montessoriskola with 273.4 points.
Key metrics — Halmstad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
173 Active schools 142 municipal, 31 independent
18,276 Total pupils 51 compulsory, 22 upper secondary
12.4 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Halmstad municipality has 173 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 national average 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, down 2020: 231.7 p 2025: 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, stable 2020: 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, up 2020: 116,633 SEK 2025: 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 173 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 51 of the units offer compulsory education, 22 offer upper-secondary education and 91 offer preschool. 142 of the units are municipal and 31 are independent. A total of 18,276 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 273.4 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 an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue 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).
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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 works How does Halmstad compare to neighbouring municipalities? See the full table ↓
2/7 Merit value 2025
4/7 Qualified teachers 2025
1/5 Cost/pupil 2025
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Halmstad
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
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| Åledsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 210 | 85.3% |
| Amerikanska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Amerikanska Gymnasiet i Sverige AB | 160 | 87% |
| Andersbergsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 66.7% |
| Aspero Idrottsgymn. Halmstad | Upper secondary school | Aspero Invest AB | 340 | 70.4% |
| Bäckagårdsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 80 | 90.4% |
| Brearedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 120 | 63% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 4 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 73.9% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 5 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 79.1% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 6 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 71.2% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 7 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 73.4% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 8 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 86.2% |
| Brunnsåkersskolan 9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 100 | 88.2% |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 200 | 76.2% |
| Eketånga Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | IDEELLA FÖRENINGEN EKETÅNGA MONTESSORISKOLA | 220 | 79.2% |
| Eldsbergaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 150 | 65.3% |
| Esperedsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 68.9% |
| Frennarps byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 94.6% |
| Frösakullsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 70 | 89.3% |
| Furulundsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Furulundsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Fyllingeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 80.4% |
| Getingeskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 76.4% |
| Getingeskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 330 | 73.4% |
| Getingeskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 100 | 73.9% |
| Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 450 | 82.8% |
| Haverdals byskola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 90% |
| Höjdens skola 4-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Halmstad | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 560 | — |
| Jutarumsskolan F-4 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 82.9% |
| Kärlekens skola 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Kärlekens skola ag | Adapted compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 400 | 95.3% |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 250 | 95.5% |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 270 | 98% |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 110 | — |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 97.6% |
| Kattegattgymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 280 | 75.8% |
| Klaraskolan 5-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 350 | 63.6% |
| Kvibilleskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 140 | 86.8% |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 56% |
| Linehedsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 200 | 80.4% |
| Lummerskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Lyngåkraskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 90 | 84% |
| Nyhemsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 190 | 90% |
| Östergårdsskolan 4-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Österledskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 300 | 64.4% |
| Plönningeskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 160 | 88% |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Halmstad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 270 | 68.8% |
| Ranagårdsskolan ag | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | — | — |
| Ranagårdsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HALMSTADS KOMMUN | 520 | 65% |
Preschools in Halmstad Halmstad has 91 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
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| Halmstad you | — | 222.5 | 74.7% | 137,744 SEK |
| Laholm | 27.7 km | 210.5 | 78.1% | 151,021 SEK |
| Falkenberg | 33.2 km | 220.1 | 73.3% | 138,270 SEK |
| Båstad | 35.3 km | 224.6 | 80.3% | 160,055 SEK |
| Hylte | 38.5 km | 199 | 60.4% | — |
| Bjuv | 49.8 km | 190 | 63% | — |
| Ängelholm | 52.3 km | 219.6 | 78.9% | 146,528 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 210.6 | 72.3% | 148,968 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 schools All compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution. Upper secondary Programmes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education. Preschool and childcare Preschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics. Safety and study environment School Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace. Demographics and youth Population, household types, child welfare and economic conditions. All municipal data Economy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Halmstad
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Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas: Renamed from Kommunal vuxenutbildning 1 to Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas
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Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas: Head changed
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Vuxenutbildningen egen regi bas: Contact details changed from url: https://www.halmstad.se/barnutbildning/utbildningforvuxna/kommunalvuxenutbildning.258.html, email: Ulf.bergstrom@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137000 to url: https://www.halmstad.se/barnutbildning/utbildningforvuxna/kommunalvuxenutbildning.258.html, email: vera.vesterberg@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137000
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Vuxenutbildningen extern regi: Renamed from Halmstad Lärcentrum to Vuxenutbildningen extern regi
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Sannarpsgymnasiet 1: Head changed
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Sannarpsgymnasiet 6: Head changed
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Sannarpsgymnasiet 6: Contact details changed from url: http://halmstad.se/sannarpsgymnasiet, email: johanna.bergehed@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137674 to url: http://halmstad.se/sannarpsgymnasiet, email: sannarpsgymnasiet@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137674
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GULA HUSETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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TROLLBERGET NORR: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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TROLLBERGET SÖDER: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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TRÖNNINGE FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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VÄXTHUSETS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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WEKALYCKANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKÅNEGATAN 13, 30236 HALMSTAD to BOX 153, 30105 HALMSTAD
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Kattegattgymnasiet 6: Head changed
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Kattegattgymnasiet 6: Head changed
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Sturegymnasiet 1: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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Sturegymnasiet 2: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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Sturegymnasiet 3: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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Sturegymnasiet 4: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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Sturegymnasiet 5: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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Sturegymnasiet 6: Contact details changed from url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet.se, email: maria.melander@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971 to url: http://www.halmstad.se/sturegymnasiet.se, email: tatjana.miletic@halmstad.se, phone: 035-137971
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FISKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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FYLLINGE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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LOKES FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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NORDALA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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Solbackeskolan 4-9: Operating name changed from Fyllingeskolan to Solbackeskolan
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Aspero Idrottsgymn. Halmstad: Contact details changed from url: http://www.aspero.nu, email: magnus.isaksson@aspero.nu, phone: 035-136900 to url: http://www.aspero.nu, email: malin.nermark@aspero.nu, phone: 035-136900
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Eketånga Montessoriskola: Head changed
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FISKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
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FYLLINGE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 760 older events.
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Hallands län Open the county page for a broader regional view around Halmstad. Merit value year 9 Compare Halmstad with other municipalities on merit values. Upper secondary schools See how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities. Teacher certification by county Follow teacher qualification and regional differences. Municipality profile Compare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once. Best compulsory schools Top compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score. Sweden's best compulsory schools The national top 100 by Skolkoll score. Independent vs municipal Compare schools by provider type. Best independent schools Top independent compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score. Upper secondary schools All upper secondary schools in the municipality. Best upper secondary schools Top upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score. Preschools All preschools in the municipality. Best preschools Top preschools ranked by staffing density. Falkenberg Compare nearby schools and municipality-level results. Hylte Compare nearby schools and municipality-level results. Kungsbacka Compare nearby schools and municipality-level results. Laholm Compare nearby schools and municipality-level results. Varberg Compare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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