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Schools in Härjedalen municipality
22 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 Härjedalen, Jämtland County. The three most common school forms: 11 preschool, 9 compulsory school, 8 after-school care (+3 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 25 August 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Härjedalen
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
- 9
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 11
- Municipal
- 22
- Independent
- 0
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Härjedalen has 22 schools with a merit value of 228.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 63.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%).
22 schools1,417 pupils63.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.6%)
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Compulsory school
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Summary — Härjedalen
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 63.4%) is 9.9 percentage points below the national average.
- Merit value has increased by 5.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +8.3 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 190,149 SEK) is 32% higher than the national average (144,179 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 12% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Härjedalen municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
22Active schools22 municipal, 0 independent
1,417Total pupils9 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
8.9Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Härjedalen municipality has 22 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 228.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (63.4%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↑ +2.5 %
Trend: 222.8 to 228.4, up2020: 222.8 p2025: 228.4 p
Merit values have increased by 5.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -0.6 %
Trend: 63.8 to 63.4, down2020: 63.8 %2025: 63.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 0.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +38.4 %
Trend: 137,350 to 190,149, up2020: 137,350 SEK2025: 190,149 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 52,799 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Härjedalen
- How many schools are there in Härjedalen?
- Härjedalen municipality has 22 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 9 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 11 offer preschool. 22 of the units are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,417 pupils attend schools in Härjedalen.
- What are the merit values in Härjedalen?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Härjedalen is 228.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Funäsdalens skola with 242.5 points.
- Which school in Härjedalen has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- VEMDALENS FÖRSKOLA has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Härjedalen at 86.1%. The municipality value is 63.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Härjedalen?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Härjedalen is 190,149 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 182,775 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Härjedalen organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality follows Skolverket's general guidance on school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
Skolverket: Choosing a schoolThe 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 transport13.1% 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: 6,750 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 Härjedalen compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
1/7Merit value 2025
4/7Qualified teachers 2025
4/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Härjedalen
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 Härjedalen
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Härjedalen: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Funäsdalens skola with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Lowest: Södra Skolan with Skolkoll score 39 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Härjedalen
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Härjedalen: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Härjedalens gymnasium with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Lowest: Härjedalens gymnasium with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
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Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Härjedalen
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruksvallarnas skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Funäsdalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 230 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Furulundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 20 | — | — |
| Härjedalens gymnasium | Upper secondary school | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 210 | 66.8% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lofsdalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 20 | 16.5% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. Limited confidence. |
| Norra Skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 220 | 56.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Below average. |
| Södra Skolan | Compulsory school | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 170 | 50.2% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sonfjällsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 120 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Vemdalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 50 | 75% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Ytterhogdals Centralskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRJEDALENS KOMMUN | 30 | — | — |
Preschools in HärjedalenHärjedalen has 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Härjedalen you | — | 228.4Better than neighbour average | 63.4%In line with neighbour average | 190,149 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Berg | 65.7 km | 203.9In line with neighbour average | 61.2%Worse than neighbour average | 212,705 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Älvdalen | 87.9 km | 204.2In line with neighbour average | 59.5%Worse than neighbour average | 196,805 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ånge | 112.3 km | 189Worse than neighbour average | 62.5%In line with neighbour average | 174,627 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Östersund | 113 km | 227.7Better than neighbour average | 66%In line with neighbour average | 141,733 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bräcke | 116 km | 220.2Better than neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 197,847 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Ljusdal | 125 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 64%In line with neighbour average | 156,313 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.3 | 64.3% | 180,005 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 Härjedalen 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Härjedalen municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Härjedalen
FÖRSKOLAN FURAN: Address changed from PER-MÅRSVÄGEN 2, 84697 BRUKSVALLARNA to Hjälmstavägen 1 A, 18641 VALLENTUNA
FÖRSKOLAN MYRGRÄND: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN MYRGRÄND: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN MYRGRÄND: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN MYRGRÄND: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Komvux: Renamed from Vuxnas Lärande to Komvux
Komvux: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxnas Lärande
Ytterhogdals Centralskola: Address changed from Skolvägen 9, 84271 Ytterhogdal to Svedjevägen 1 A, 84271 Ytterhogdal
Bruksvallarnas skola: Address changed from Pär Mårs väg 2, 84697 Bruksvallarna to Pär-Mårsvägen 2, 84697 Bruksvallarna
Funäsdalens skola: Address changed from Skolbacken, 84672 Funäsdalen to Skolbacken 1, 84672 Funäsdalen
Vemdalens skola: Address changed from Centrumgatan 9, 84232 Vemdalen to Centrumgatan 9, 84671 Vemdalen
Bruksvallarnas skola: Address changed from Pär Mårs väg 2, 84097 Bruksvallarna to Pär Mårs väg 2, 84697 Bruksvallarna
Funäsdalens skola: Address changed from Skolbacken, 84080 Funäsdalen to Skolbacken, 84672 Funäsdalen
Funäsdalens skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Furulundsskolan: Address changed from Ängebyvägen 2, 84080 Lillhärdal to Ängebyvägen 2, 84295 Lillhärdal
Komvux: Address changed from Fjällvägen 15, 84232 Sveg to Ljusnegatan 1, 84232 Sveg
Komvux: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Lofsdalens skola: Address changed from Olsvensbacken 12, 84232 Lofsdalen to Olsvensbacken 12, 84296 Lofsdalen
Lofsdalens skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Norra Skolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sonfjällsskolan: Address changed from Skolgatan 13, 84232 Hede to Skolgatan 13, 84631 Hede
Sonfjällsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Södra Skolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vemdalens skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Ytterhogdals Centralskola: Address changed from Skolvägen 9, 84090 Ytterhogdal to Skolvägen 9, 84271 Ytterhogdal
Härjedalens gymnasium: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Härjedalens gymnasium: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GY
Komvux: Address changed from Vallarvägen 2, 84292 SVEG to Fjällvägen 15, 84232 SVEG
Furulundsskolan: Address changed from Ängebyvägen 2, 84232 LILLHÄRDAL to Ängebyvägen 2, 84080 LILLHÄRDAL
Härjedalens gymnasium: Address changed from Vallarvägen 2, 84085 SVEG to Vallarvägen 2, 84232 SVEG
… and 39 older events.
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