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 Härryda municipality
76 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 Härryda, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 34 preschool, 25 compulsory school, 22 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Härryda
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
- 25
- Upper secondary
- 8
- Preschools
- 34
- Municipal
- 67
- Independent
- 9
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.
Härryda has 76 schools with a merit value of 242.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 76% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
76 schools7,296 pupils76% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Härryda
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Härryda.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Härryda 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 Härryda e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Härryda
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 242.6) is 14.1 points above the national average (228.5).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 16% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 129,230 SEK) is 10% lower than the national average (144,179 SEK).
- Highest merit value: Fridaskolan, Härryda with 267.4 points.
- Härryda has 76 active schools (25 compulsory, 8 upper secondary), of which 12% are independent.
Key metrics — Härryda municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
76Active schools67 municipal, 9 independent
7,296Total pupils25 compulsory, 8 upper secondary
12.9Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Härryda municipality has 76 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 242.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76%, 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↓ -0.9 %
Trend: 244.8 to 242.6, down2020: 244.8 p2025: 242.6 p
Merit values have decreased by 2.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -1.4 %
Trend: 77.1 to 76, down2020: 77.1 %2025: 76 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.4 %
Trend: 106,420 to 129,230, up2020: 106,420 SEK2025: 129,230 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 22,810 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Härryda
- How many schools are there in Härryda?
- Härryda municipality has 76 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 25 of the units offer compulsory education, 8 offer upper-secondary education and 34 offer preschool. 67 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 7,296 pupils attend schools in Härryda.
- What are the merit values in Härryda?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Härryda is 242.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit 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 school-unit share of qualified teachers in Härryda at 100%. The municipality value is 76% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- 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.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Härryda 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 HärrydaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in HärrydaThe 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 transport10.4% 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: 4,943 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 Härryda compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
1/7Merit value 2025
3/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Härryda
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 Härryda
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Härryda: 17 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Båtsmansskolan 7-9 with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
17 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Härryda
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Härryda: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Lowest: Hulebäcksgymnasiet 4 with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Härryda ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Härryda
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 180 | 70.7% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Båtsmansskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 190 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Near average. |
| Djupedalskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| 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% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Eskilsbyskolan F-2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 10 | — | — |
| Fagerhultsskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fagerhultsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Fridagymnasiet i Mölnlycke | Upper secondary school | Frida Utbildning AB | 250 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Fridaskolan, Härryda | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Frida Utbildning AB | 550 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Furuhällsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hällingsjöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 130 | 68.5% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Härrydaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 100 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hindåsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 160 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Högadalsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 270 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Högadalsskolans anpassade grundskola 1-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 420 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 220 | 100% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 380 | 100% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 130 | 48.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 6 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 320 | 89.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hulebäcksgymnasiet 7 | Upper secondary school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Landvetterskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Landvetterskolan 7-9 ABC | Compulsory school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 190 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Landvetterskolan 7-9 DEF | Compulsory school | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 180 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lunnaskolan F-3 AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 150 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lunnaskolan F-3 CD | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 150 | 75.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Below average. |
| Lunnaskolans anpassade grundskola 1-4 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Mosslyckeskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Önnerödsskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 450 | 82.4% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. |
| Önnerödsskolans anpassade grundskola 4-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Rävlandaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Säteriskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 120 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Säteriskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 120 | 81.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Skinnefjällsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 170 | 56.5% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Vällsjöskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | HÄRRYDA KOMMUN | 160 | 89.7% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
Preschools in HärrydaHärryda has 34 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Härryda you | — | 242.6 | 76% | 129,230 SEK |
| Partille | 8.6 km | 233.6 | 74.8% | 130,750 SEK |
| Mölndal | 10.7 km | 239.2 | 82.4% | 135,724 SEK |
| Göteborg | 14.6 km | 232.2 | 74.9% | 155,918 SEK |
| Lerum | 14.7 km | 228.6 | 75.7% | 132,950 SEK |
| Bollebygd | 23.2 km | 212.8 | 75.9% | 146,479 SEK |
| Kungsbacka | 24 km | 236.3 | 77.7% | 134,283 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 230.5 | 76.9% | 139,351 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 Härryda 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
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Timeline — school events in Härryda
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from Förskola 564625 to BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Operating name changed from Förskola 564625 to BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Operator name changed to: Föreningen Föräldrakooperativet Bamsebo (previously: Okänd huvudman)
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV to Förskola 564625
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Operating name changed from BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV to Förskola 564625
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Operator name changed to: Okänd huvudman (previously: Föreningen Föräldrakooperativet Bamsebo)
Djupedalskolan 4-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Djupedalskolan 4-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Furuhällsskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Furuhällsskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 5: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 5: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 7: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hulebäcksgymnasiet 7: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Landvetterskolan 4-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Landvetterskolan 4-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Fagerhultsskolan 4-6: School types changed from GR, OPPFTH to FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Högadalsskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH to FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Högadalsskolans anpassade grundskola 1-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mosslyckeskolan 4-9: Renamed from Mosslyckeskolan 3-9 to Mosslyckeskolan 4-9
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from Förskola 564625 to BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV
HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 732837 to HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA
JENSEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 284304 to JENSEN FÖRSKOLA
JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA: Renamed from Förskola 298648 to JENSEN FÖRSKOLA LANDVETTERS BACKA
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV to Förskola 564625
BAMSEBO FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HINDÅS MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLA to Förskola 732837
… and 343 older events.
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