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Schools in Härryda municipality

77 active school units in Härryda, Västra Götalands län. The three most common school forms: 33 preschool, 28 compulsory school, 20 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Härryda has 77 schools with an average merit value of 247.5, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 79.9% (above the national average of 73.3%).

77 schools 8,786 pupils 79.9% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Härryda

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Härryda municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

77 Active schools 69 municipal, 8 independent
8,786 Total pupils 28 compulsory, 7 upper secondary
247.5 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 7 schools (national avg: 228.5)
79.9% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
129,230 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
13 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.9 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.7)

Härryda municipality has 77 schools with an average merit value of 247.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Härryda outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Härryda compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
1/7 Merit value
2/7 Qual. teachers
2/7 Cost/pupil

All 77 schools in Härryda

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
AGNEBÄCKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 70 62.7%
ÄLMHULTS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 53 61.6%
Backaskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 180 70.7%
BARRSKOGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 84 45.9%
Båtsmansskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Härryda kommun 190 75.9%
BJÖRKÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 72 60.9%
DJUPEDALS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 105 64.2%
Djupedalskolan 4-6 Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun 180 82.6%
Djupedalskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Härryda kommun 240 73.6%
Djupedalskolans anpassade grundskola 4-9 Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun — —
Ekdalaskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Härryda kommun 320 71.2%
ESKILSBY FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 20 20.4%
Eskilsbyskolan F-2 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 10 —
FAGERHULTS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 74 59.6%
Fagerhultsskolan 4-6 Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun — —
Fagerhultsskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Härryda kommun — —
FINNSJÖNS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 49 60%
Fridagymnasiet i Mölnlycke Upper secondary school Fridaskolorna AB 250 82.6%
Fridaskolan, Härryda After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Fridaskolorna AB 550 71.5%
FURUBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 57 68.3%
Furuhällsskolan 4-6 Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun 140 70.7%
Furuhällsskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 140 89.8%
GÄRDETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 33 57.8%
Hällingsjöskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Härryda kommun 130 68.5%
Härrydaskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Härryda kommun 100 71.3%
HEDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 47 65.9%
HINDÅS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 46 48.6%
HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA Preschool Hindås Montessorikooperativ Ekonomisk Förening 37 44.4%
Hindåsskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 160 79.9%
Högadalsskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Härryda kommun 270 82.3%
Högadalsskolans anpassade grundskola 1-6 Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun — —
HÖGÅSENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 54 52.2%
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 1 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 420 91.6%
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 220 100%
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 3 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 380 100%
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 4 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 130 —
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 5 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 460 97.9%
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 6 Upper secondary school Härryda kommun 320 89.9%
HULELYCKANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 35 44.6%
JENSEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Jensen Education School AB 72 17.3%
JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA Preschool Jensen Education School AB 107 28.4%
KROKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 57 68.8%
Landvetterskolan 4-6 ABE Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun 200 76.3%
Landvetterskolan 4-6 CD After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities Härryda kommun 130 68.7%
Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC Compulsory school Härryda kommun 190 79.3%
Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF Compulsory school Härryda kommun 180 85.8%
LJUNGNA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Härryda kommun 55 58.4%
Lunnaskolan F-3 AB After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 150 74.6%
Lunnaskolan F-3 CD After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Härryda kommun 150 75.1%
Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-4 Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Härryda kommun — —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

242.6 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
76% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
129,230 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
83.5% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Härryda (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
242.6 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 213.8)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
239.3 / 267.4
Passing all subjects year 9
83.5%
Passing mathematics
90.7%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
80.2%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
70.3%
Parents with post-secondary education
79.8%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
76% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 72 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
76.4% / 71.3%
Pupils per teacher
11.8

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Härryda, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
76% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-1.1 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 76.8% (linear extrapolation, -0.1 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
5,299
Municipal / independent share
87.8% / 12.2%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
129,230 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 150,869.5 SEK)
Municipal school cost
129,750 SEK/pupil
Teaching
79,061 SEK/pupil
Premises
16,716 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,943 SEK/pupil
School meals
6,877 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
6,530 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Härryda.

Student health (compulsory)
4,943 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,115 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
58.9%
Easy to access help, year 8
52.9%
Safety at school
84.9%
Study environment (studiero)
55%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Härryda (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
10.4%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
8%
Swedish as a second language
4.6%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
97.7%
Passed SvA, year 9
63.6%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.8%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →

SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.

-2.7 Average residual (merit value) for 7 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -4.9 2024/25: -2.7
School Actual Model Residual
Fridaskolan, Härryda 267 261 +6.0
Båtsmansskolan 7-9 260 257 +4.0
Önnerödsskolan 4-9 256 252 +4.0
Djupedalskolan 7-9 254 254 0.0
Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF 233 234 0.0
Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC 234 238 -4.0
Ekdalaskolan 7-9 228 234 -6.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 7 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Fridaskolan, Härryda Fridaskolorna AB 267.4 +6.0 71.5% 550
Båtsmansskolan 7-9 Härryda kommun 260.3 +4.0 75.9% 190
Önnerödsskolan 4-9 Härryda kommun 256 +4.0 82.4% 450
Djupedalskolan 7-9 Härryda kommun 254 0.0 73.6% 240
Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC Härryda kommun 234 -4.0 79.3% 190
Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF Härryda kommun 233.2 0.0 85.8% 180
Ekdalaskolan 7-9 Härryda kommun 227.9 -6.0 71.2% 320

School ranking — Härryda

All 7 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Fridaskolan, Härryda 267.4 +6.0 71.5% 550
Båtsmansskolan 7-9 260.3 +4.0 75.9% 190
Önnerödsskolan 4-9 256 +4.0 82.4% 450
Djupedalskolan 7-9 254 0.0 73.6% 240
Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC 234 -4.0 79.3% 190
Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF 233.2 0.0 85.8% 180
Ekdalaskolan 7-9 227.9 -6.0 71.2% 320

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Härryda (2025).

Number of pupils
55
Share of compulsory school pupils
0.7%
Cost per pupil
750,863 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.5

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -0.9%
2020: 244.8 p 2025: 242.6 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -1.4%
2020: 77.1 % 2025: 76 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +21.4%
2020: 106,420 SEK 2025: 129,230 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -3.4%
2020: 5,488 2025: 5,299
Independent share ↑ +2.5%
2020: 11.9 % 2025: 12.2 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -9.9%
2020: 13.1 2025: 11.8
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +50.7%
2020: 3,281 SEK 2025: 4,943 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +10.7%
2023: 53.2 % 2025: 58.9 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +17.3%
2023: 45.1 % 2025: 52.9 %
Safety ↑ +7.5%
2023: 79 % 2025: 84.9 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Härryda

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Härryda, based on 37 schools with survey data.

82% Safety (national: 78.3%)
63.5% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Härryda municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

5.8 2023 6.3 2025
Stable (+0.5 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Härryda sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 1 87% US yr 2 #2 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 87% US yr 2 #3 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 3 87% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#37 Önnerödsskolans anpassade grundskola 4-9 81% yr 8 #36 Önnerödsskolan 4-9 81% yr 8 #35 Vällsjöskolan F-6 81% yr 8

Safety per school in Härryda

Hulebäcksgymnasiet 1 87 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 87 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 3 87 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 4 87 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 5 87 Hulebäcksgymnasiet 6 87 Backaskolan F-3 81 Båtsmansskolan 7-9 81 Djupedalskolan 4-6 81 Djupedalskolan 7-9 81 Djupedalskolans anpassade grundskola 4-9 81 Ekdalaskolan 7-9 81 Eskilsbyskolan F-2 81 Fagerhultsskolan 4-6 81 Fagerhultsskolan 7-9 81 Furuhällsskolan 4-6 81 Furuhällsskolan F-3 81 Hindåsskolan F-3 81 Hällingsjöskolan F-6 81 Härrydaskolan F-6 81 Högadalsskolan F-6 81 Högadalsskolans anpassade grundskola 1-6 81 Landvetterskolan 4-6 ABE 81 Landvetterskolan 4-6 CD 81 Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC 81 Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF 81 Lunnaskolan F-3 AB 81 Lunnaskolan F-3 CD 81 Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-4 81 Mosslyckeskolan 3-9 81 Rävlandaskolan F-9 81 Skinnefjällsskolan F-3 81 Säteriskolan 4-6 81 Säteriskolan F-3 81 Vällsjöskolan F-6 81 Önnerödsskolan 4-9 81 Önnerödsskolans anpassade grundskola 4-9 81

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Härryda (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
1,933
Graduating within 3 years
79.4% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
65.9% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
89.7% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
131,011 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
15.3 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
14.5
Municipal upper-secondary cost
119,781 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
8,600 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
6.3%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
14%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
84.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +20.1%
2020: 109,124 SEK 2025: 131,011 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↓ -1%
2020: 80.2 % 2025: 79.4 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -7.7%
2020: 97.2 % 2025: 89.7 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +14.2%
2020: 3,603 SEK 2024: 4,115 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -2.7%
2020: 67.7 % 2025: 65.9 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Härryda going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
65.9% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
88% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
29.8% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
79.4% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Härryda (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
1,916
Ages 16–18 (2030)
1,847 (-3.6%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
5,891
Ages 6–15 (2030)
5,326 (-9.6%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
2,270
Total school age (2035)
8,782

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Härryda (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
855
Cost per FTE student
73,233 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
75.1%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
77.2%
Teacher licence, basic level
58.7%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
94.8%
Net cost basic adult edu.
56 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
247 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Härryda (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
173
Cost per FTE student
221 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
95.5%
Teachers with licence
71.9%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Härryda

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
1,996
Preschool units
34 (27 municipal, 7 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87.4% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
16.4 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.2 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.5 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
57.7% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
57.3% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Härryda (2025).

Cost per child
49,629 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
2,565
Children per FTE
20.3 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
51.1% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
65.6% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
94.6% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Härryda (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
64
Share of children 1–5
3.1%
Cost per enrolled child
221,372 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Härryda (2025).

Open preschool units
4
Open preschool FTEs
7

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +24.7%
2020: 39,814 SEK 2025: 49,629 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +5.3%
2020: 62.3 % 2025: 65.6 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Härryda (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
8.9%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Härryda (2024).

Initiated child investigations
25.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
5.8 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,345 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Härryda (2025).

Total population
40,011
Population change
0%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
2,230
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
5,369
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
1,931
Higher education 25–64
39.6%
Foreign-born 20–64
17.7%
16–24 not in work/education
4.1%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Härryda (2024).

Single without children
30.1%
Single with children
6.8%
Couple without children
23.9%
Couple with children
31.5%
Other households
7.6%
Total number of households
16,232

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Härryda you — 247.5 79.9% 129,230 SEK 8,786
Partille 8.4 km 239.5 75.4% 126,782 SEK 7,765
Mölndal 10.8 km 239.7 81.4% 133,458 SEK 11,689
Göteborg 15 km 231.9 76.9% 154,061 SEK 107,970
Bollebygd 23.2 km 212.8 73.3% 146,479 SEK 1,580
Kungsbacka 24 km 243.1 77.4% 131,979 SEK 17,779
Kungälv 28.4 km 231.3 76.7% 131,210 SEK 9,560
Neighbour avg. 233 76.9% 137,328 SEK 26,057
Merit value year 9
Härryda
247.5
Kungsbacka
243.1
Mölndal
239.7
Partille
239.5
Göteborg
231.9
Kungälv
231.3
Bollebygd
212.8
Qualified teachers
Mölndal
81.4%
Härryda
79.9%
Kungsbacka
77.4%
Göteborg
76.9%
Kungälv
76.7%
Partille
75.4%
Bollebygd
73.3%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Härryda (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
7 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
72.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -100%
2020: 0.7 % 2025: 0 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -26.8%
2020: 5.6 % 2024: 4.1 %
Newly arrived ↓ -21.4%
2020: 1.4 2025: 1.1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Härryda (2025).

Municipal tax rate
20.5%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
32%
Tax base
324,287 SEK/capita
Annual result
5,074 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
7%
Solidity
68.9%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Härryda (2024).

Assistance households
1.4 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
1.8%
Assistance months (avg)
40.9
Net cost economic assistance
733 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Härryda. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
6,530 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
8,600 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Härryda.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
13.9%
Completed dwellings
2.8 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
97.8%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
81.2%
Rental
17.8%
Cooperative
8.7%
Owner-occupied
71.1%
Cars in traffic
17,659

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 20.6 % 2025: 20.5 %
Economic assistance ↓ -26.3%
2020: 1.9 2024: 1.4
Overcrowding ↓ -5.4%
2020: 14.7 % 2025: 13.9 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Härryda (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
9,948 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
467 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
143 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
660 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Härryda (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
5,524 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.8

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Härryda (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
7.7%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
43.6% of total
Sick leave <30 years
7.3%
Sick leave 30–49 years
7%
Sick leave >49 years
8.5%
Stress-related sick leave
0.8% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Härryda (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
20.4%
Number of pupils
1,720
Average pupil fee
1,254 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
602 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Härryda (2024).

Loans per capita
8.2 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
10.7 per capita
Active borrowers
31.7%
Media allocation
597 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Härryda (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
3.3 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
31.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +2%
2020: 20 % 2024: 20.4 %
Reported crimes ↑ +11.1%
2020: 8,952.7 2025: 9,948.3
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +30.9%
2020: 6.8 % 2024: 8.9 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -10.8%
2020: 3.7 t 2023: 3.3 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +51.8%
2020: 53.5 % 2024: 81.2 %
Total sick leave ↓ -10.5%
2020: 8.6 % 2025: 7.7 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.8 % 2024: 0.8 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -1.2%
2020: 865 2024: 855
Cost adult edu./pupil ↓ -4.6%
2020: 76,748 SEK 2024: 73,233 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +16.4%
2020: 64.5 % 2024: 75.1 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +6.5%
2020: 72.5 % 2024: 77.2 %
Licence basic level ↓ -34.9%
2020: 90.2 % 2025: 58.7 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -5.2%
2020: 100 % 2025: 94.8 %
SFI pupils ↑ +30.1%
2020: 133 2024: 173
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 95.7 % 2022: 95.5 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Härryda with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 77.1%
2025 (latest) 76%
Forecast 2027 76.8% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 72%
National avg 73.3%

Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.

Cost-effectiveness

Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Härryda.

Cost per pupil
129,230 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
242.6 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.9 (national avg: 1.6)

Härryda achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Härryda with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Härryda compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).

Municipality Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs SALSA score
Härryda you 242.6 76% 129,230 SEK 79.4% -2.7
Partille 233.6 74.8% 126,782 SEK 75.6% -5.3
Mölndal 239.2 82.4% 133,458 SEK 77.4% -3.8
Lerum 228.6 75.7% 126,064 SEK 75.5% -14.2
Kungälv 225.6 74.5% 131,210 SEK 73.3% -8.7
Trollhättan 227.3 71.4% 142,196 SEK 69.1% +4.0
Ale 224.5 75.2% 144,373 SEK 73.1% -5.2
Alingsås 219.9 72.1% 127,517 SEK 72.7% -13.8
Peer average 228.4 75.2% 133,086 SEK 73.8% -6.7

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
PartilleMölndalLerumKungälvTrollhättan
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
PartilleMölndalLerumKungälvTrollhättan
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
PartilleMölndalLerumKungälvTrollhättan
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
PartilleMölndalLerumKungälvTrollhättan

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city

Benchmark vs SCB group A2

Härryda belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Härryda compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.

Härryda vs SCB group A2 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Härryda Group median
Merit value 242.6 (median: 236.3)
64th
Qualified teachers 76 (median: 74.8)
64th
Students/teacher 11.8 (median: 13)
94th
Cost/pupil 129230.1 (median: 134673.5)
76th
Graduating 3 yrs 79.4 (median: 74.9)
71th
All subjects passed 83.5 (median: 76.6)
80th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Härryda belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Härryda 242.6 76% 129,230 SEK 79.4%
Ale 224.5 75.2% 144,373 SEK 73.1%
Alingsås 219.9 72.1% 127,517 SEK 72.7%
Bollebygd 212.8 75.9% 146,479 SEK 82.3%
Botkyrka 232.3 72.3% 139,751 SEK 63.8%
Burlöv 221.3 63.6% 135,891 SEK 58.8%
Danderyd 278.9 81.5% 130,392 SEK 85.6%
Ekerö 247.2 74.1% 132,541 SEK 77.5%
Haninge 210.8 69% 138,924 SEK 63.4%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Härryda

How many schools are there in Härryda?
Härryda municipality has 77 active school units: 28 compulsory schools and 7 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 69 are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 8,786 pupils attend schools in Härryda.
What are the merit values in Härryda?
The average year-9 merit value in Härryda is 247.5 points (based on 7 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Fridaskolan, Härryda with 267.4 points.
Which school in Härryda has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Härryda at 100%. The municipal average is 79.9%.
How much does a school place cost in Härryda?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Härryda is 129,230 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 129,750 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Härryda?
Student health services in Härryda cost 4,943 SEK per pupil (2025). 58.9% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 52.9%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Härryda municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Härryda place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Härryda

  1. HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 732837 to HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA

  2. JENSEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 284304 to JENSEN FÖRSKOLA

  3. JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA: Renamed from Förskola 298648 to JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA

  4. HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to Förskola 732837

  5. JENSEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from JENSEN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 284304

  6. JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA: Renamed from JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA to Förskola 298648

  7. Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-4: Renamed from Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-3 to Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-4

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