Which is the best lower-secondary school in Halmstad?

Eketånga Montessoriskola ranks highest among lower-secondary schools in Halmstad with a Skolkoll score of 73/100 (2024/25). Runner-up is Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9 with a Skolkoll score of 65/100.

How many lower-secondary schools are there in Halmstad?

Halmstad has 17 lower-secondary schools (schools offering years 7–9), of which 11 have published a Year 9 final-grade score. The municipality average is 229.1 points, 1.5 points above the national average of 227.6 points.

How do lower-secondary schools in Halmstad compare with the national average?

The average Year 9 final-grade score in Halmstad is 229.1 points, compared with a national average of 227.6 points — 1.5 points above the national average.

What is the difference between compulsory school and lower-secondary school?

Compulsory school (grundskola) is the full mandatory Swedish school system from reception class through Year 9. Lower-secondary (högstadium) is the last three years — Years 7–9. A lower-secondary school is a compulsory school that offers Years 7–9, either as part of a reception-class-to-9 unit (F-9) or as a stand-alone 7-9 school.

Best lower-secondary schools in Halmstad 2024/25

Compare the 11 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 229.1 points (1.5 points above the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Halmstad 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 national median is used. The SALSA deviation in the table is a context column (Skolverket's model for pupil-composition adjustment) and does not affect the order. 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 →

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Halmstad

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Halmstad ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Eketånga Montessoriskola	Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Near average.	273.4	+18.0	79%	220	Independent
2	Gullbrandstorpsskolan F-9	Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average.	252.5	+3.0	83%	450	Municipal
3	Internationella Engelska Skolan Halmstad	Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average.	250.4	+1.0	—	560	Independent
4	Söndrumsskolan 1-9	Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average.	232.8	-14.0	80%	740	Municipal
5	Wallbergsskolan	Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average.	237.5	-19.0	65%	210	Independent
5	Getingeskolan 7-9	Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average.	226.3	-9.0	73%	330	Municipal
7	Solbackeskolan 4-9	Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Below average.	216.7	-2.0	63%	410	Municipal
8	Vittra Halmstad	Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average.	220.1	-15.0	59%	280	Independent
9	Trönningeskolan 7-9	Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average.	212.6	-15.0	64%	210	Municipal
10	Klaraskolan 5-9	Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average.	199.3	-3.0	64%	350	Municipal

Showing top 10 of 11 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Halmstad. See all schools →

Halmstad vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Halmstad have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 229.1 points, which is 1.5 points above the national average (227.6 points).

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About the author

Markus Reimer founded Skolkoll to make Swedish school data easy to compare. Skolkoll is operated by Agilenge AB — no advertising and no sale of data; data is treated the same for all providers. Full transparency disclosure on About Skolkoll.

Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.