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Schools in Hedemora municipality

27 active school units in Hedemora, Dalarnas län. Most common school forms: 12 preschool, 10 compulsory school, 8 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Key metrics — Hedemora municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

27 Active schools 21 municipal, 6 independent
2,394 Total pupils 10 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
211.6 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 2 schools (national avg: 228.5)
52.6% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
138,986 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
10.4 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Hedemora (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
199.8 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 211.3)
meritRating9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
201.7 / 169.8
Passing all subjects year 9
60.7%
Passing mathematics
79.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
82.3%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
60%
Parents with post-secondary education
49.6%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
67.9% (national avg: 72.6 %) (county avg: 63.9 %)
certifiedTeachersPercent B
Source
kolada
Period
2024
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
69.5% / 58.2%
Pupils per teacher
10.9

Source: Kolada.

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2024)
67.9% (national avg: 72.6%)
Stability indicator (2020–2024)
↑ Improving (+12.6 pp)
National trend (2020–2024)
↑ Improving (+1.5 pp)
Forecast 2026
≈ 71.5% (linear extrapolation, +3.2 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).

Compulsory school pupils
1,481
Municipal / independent share
81.3% / 18.7%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
138,986 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 150,452.5 SEK)
Municipal school cost
145,371 SEK/pupil
Teaching
81,047 SEK/pupil
Premises
18,856 SEK/pupil
Student health
6,535 SEK/pupil
School meals
10,573 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,023 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Hedemora.

Student health (compulsory)
6,535 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,885 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
62.7%
Easy to access help, year 8
57.6%
Safety at school
78.4%
Study environment (studiero)
27.2%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Hedemora (2025).

Passed mother tongue, year 9
90.9%
Passed SvA, year 9
100%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.1%

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.

-11.0 Average residual (merit value) for 1 schools
School Actual Model Residual
Vasaskolan 7-9 202 213 -11.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Annaskolan Stiftelsen Annaskolan 221.5 80
Vasaskolan 7-9 Hedemora kommun 201.7 -11.0 67.1% 480

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Hedemora (2024).

Number of pupils
35
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.8%
Cost per pupil
642,333 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↑ +1.8%
2020: 196.2 p 2025: 199.8 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +22.8%
2020: 55.3 % 2024: 67.9 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +13.3%
2020: 122,640 SEK 2024: 138,986 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -7.3%
2020: 1,598 2024: 1,481
Independent share ↓ -14.6%
2020: 21.9 % 2024: 18.7 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -0.9%
2020: 11 2024: 10.9
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +45.4%
2020: 4,495 SEK 2024: 6,535 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +17.9%
2023: 53.2 % 2025: 62.7 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +5.3%
2023: 54.7 % 2025: 57.6 %
Safety ↑ +4.3%
2023: 75.2 % 2025: 78.4 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Hedemora (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
535
Graduating within 3 years
66% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
40.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
86.2% (national avg: 85.3 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
169,303 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.3 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
9.9
Municipal upper-secondary cost
175,355 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
6.9%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
26%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
71%
Directly to university
12.3% (national avg: 16.7 %)

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +14.4%
2020: 147,979 SEK 2024: 169,303 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +13.6%
2020: 58.1 % 2025: 66 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +2.4%
2020: 84.2 % 2024: 86.2 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +35.3%
2020: 3,611 SEK 2024: 4,885 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +10.3%
2020: 36.9 % 2025: 40.7 %
Directly to university ↓ -10.2%
2020: 13.7 % 2022: 12.3 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Hedemora going on to higher education (2022).

Directly to university
12.3% (national avg: 16.7 %)
University eligibility (all)
40.7% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
80.9% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
16.7% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
66% (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 Hedemora (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
550
Ages 16–18 (2030)
501 (-8.9%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
1,688
Ages 6–15 (2030)
1,609 (-4.7%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
695
Total school age (2035)
2,561

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 Hedemora (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
585
Cost per FTE student
45,719 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
73%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
76.8%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
100%
Net cost basic adult edu.
246 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
146 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Hedemora (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
125
Cost per FTE student
257 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
50%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Hedemora

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

Enrolled children
637
Preschool units
13 (10 municipal, 3 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87% (national avg: 86.8%)
Children per group
13.8 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11.6 (national avg: 12.1)
Children per FTE
4.5 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
42% (national avg: 46.5%)
Pedagogical higher education
42% (national avg: 45.9%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Hedemora (2024).

Cost per child
49,770 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
670
Children per FTE
26.3 (national avg: 21.6)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
57.7% (national avg: 57.6 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Hedemora (2023).

Children in pedagogical care
8
Share of children 1–5
0.6%
Cost per enrolled child
0 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Hedemora (2024).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +21.6%
2020: 40,936 SEK 2024: 49,770 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +10.5%
2020: 52.2 % 2024: 57.7 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
14%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Hedemora (2022).

Initiated child investigations
26.6 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
15.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
3,463 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

Children's economic conditions

Child poverty and economic standard in Hedemora (2024).

Children in economic hardship
23.2%

Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.

Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Hedemora (2025).

Total population
15,025
Population change
-1.7%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
699
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
1,496
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
542
Higher education 25–64
16.5%
Foreign-born 20–64
17%
16–24 not in work/education
7%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Hedemora (2024).

Single without children
45.5%
Single with children
5.9%
Couple without children
25.9%
Couple with children
15.9%
Other households
6.9%
Total number of households
7,654

Source: SCB.

Migration patterns

In- and out-migration in Hedemora (2024).

In-migration
709
Out-migration
715
Net migration
-6

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.

Municipality Distance Merit value Qualified teachers Pupils/teacher Schools
Hedemora 211.6 52.6% 10.4 27
Säter 17.5 km 214.7 46.3% 10.8 15
Avesta 20.4 km 209.2 48.7% 10.9 31
Norberg 27.7 km 201.6 38.8% 10 6
Hofors 29.9 km 210.1 58.4% 9.8 16
Fagersta 36.8 km 206.3 38.2% 9.8 23
Borlänge 37.1 km 212.2 43.3% 11.5 73

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Hedemora (2025).

Newly arrived received
1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
66.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ +750%
2020: -0.2 % 2025: -1.7 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -6.7%
2020: 7.5 % 2023: 7 %
Newly arrived ↓ -28.6%
2020: 1.4 2025: 1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Hedemora (2025).

Municipal tax rate
22.2%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34.2%
Tax base
241,744 SEK/capita
Annual result
149 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
0.2%
Solidity
57.4%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
3 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
5.5%
Assistance months (avg)
43.7
Net cost economic assistance
1,296 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,023 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Hedemora.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
14.3%
Completed dwellings
0 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
94.1%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
74.8%
Rental
21.5%
Cooperative
8.9%
Owner-occupied
66.6%
Overcrowded (SCB, norm 2)
14.1%
Cars in traffic
8,978

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 22.2 % 2025: 22.2 %
Economic assistance ↓ -47.4%
2020: 5.7 2024: 3
Overcrowding ↓ -17.8%
2020: 17.4 % 2024: 14.3 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Hedemora (2024).

Reported crimes (total)
9,731 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,551 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
295 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
785 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Hedemora (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
7,096 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.8

Source: Kolada.

Culture school

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

Share of pupils 6–19
17.9%
Number of pupils
425
Average pupil fee
1,165 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
549 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Hedemora (2024).

Loans per capita
4.7 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.8 per capita
Active borrowers
27.4%
Media allocation
663 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Hedemora (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
4.9 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
24.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +24.3%
2020: 14.4 % 2024: 17.9 %
Reported crimes → unchanged
2020: 9,740 2024: 9,731
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +77.2%
2020: 7.9 % 2024: 14 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -5.8%
2020: 5.2 t 2023: 4.9 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +40.6%
2020: 53.2 % 2024: 74.8 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -15.9%
2020: 696 2024: 585
Cost adult edu./pupil ↓ -9.9%
2020: 50,749 SEK 2024: 45,719 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +6.7%
2020: 68.4 % 2024: 73 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +6.1%
2020: 72.4 % 2024: 76.8 %
Licence basic level ↑ +133.1%
2020: 42.9 % 2023: 100 %
Licence upper sec. level ↑ +66.7%
2020: 60 % 2023: 100 %
SFI pupils ↓ -11.3%
2020: 141 2024: 125
SFI course D pass rate ↑ +54.1%
2020: 64.9 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 55.3%
2024 (latest) 67.9%
Forecast 2026 71.5% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 63.9%
National avg 72.6%

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 Hedemora.

Cost per pupil
138,986 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
199.8 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Hedemora achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.

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

Peer municipalities

Compare Hedemora with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Hedemora 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
Hedemora you 199.8 67.9% 138,986 SEK 66% -11.0
Mora 208 67% 146,042 SEK 61.3% -19.0
Smedjebacken 210.7 63% 138,359 SEK 75.2% -7.0
Gagnef 213.4 67.7% 146,210 SEK 77.9% -10.0
Borlänge 209.3 62.4% 145,165 SEK 68.7% -5.5
Säter 214.7 67.2% 147,918 SEK 80.8% -2.0
Orsa 199.5 69.9% 161,922 SEK 65.8% -8.0
Avesta 208.5 61.9% 159,885 SEK 62.4% -4.7
Peer average 209.2 65.6% 149,357 SEK 70.3% -8.0

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
MoraSmedjebackenGagnefBorlängeSäter
Qualified teachers 2020–2024
MoraSmedjebackenGagnefBorlängeSäter
Cost/pupil 2020–2024
MoraSmedjebackenGagnefBorlängeSäter
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
MoraSmedjebackenGagnefBorlängeSäter

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

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Pendlingskommun nära mindre stad/tätort

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Hedemora belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Pendlingskommun nära mindre stad/tätort: kommun där minst 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en mindre stad/tätort. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Hedemora 199.8 67.9% 138,986 SEK 66%
Arboga 226.7 70.6% 138,550 SEK 58.2%
Boxholm 224.5 78.9% 164,524 SEK 67.9%
Bromölla 203 74.6% 145,712 SEK 67.9%
Degerfors 209.1 72.2% 139,707 SEK 49.5%
Eksjö 217.9 64.6% 151,682 SEK 71.1%
Emmaboda 216.4 74.9% 181,122 SEK 64.3%
Essunga 177.6 71.5% 162,716 SEK 81.3%
Fagersta 206.3 58.8% 146,282 SEK 54.1%

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

All 27 schools in Hedemora

School School forms Provider Pupils Merit value Qualified teachers
Annaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Stiftelsen Annaskolan 80 221.5
BIKUPAN Preschool Hedemora kommun 18 40%
BJÖRKBACKEN Preschool Hedemora kommun 42 43.1%
Dormsjöskolan Anpassad Gymnasieskola Adapted upper secondary school AB Dormsjöskolan
Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school AB Dormsjöskolan 10 59.1%
EKORREN Preschool Hedemora kommun 57 51.6%
Fyrklöverskolan Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 140 74.1%
Hedemora Vuxenubildning/Lärvux Adult education Hedemora kommun
Hedemora Vuxenutbildning Adult education Hedemora kommun
Hedemora Vuxenutbildning/ SFI Adult education Hedemora kommun
Jonsboskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 80 75.5%
KRISTALLEN Preschool Hedemora kommun 105 40.4%
Martin Koch-gymnasiet Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school Hedemora kommun 280 86.2%
OLYMPICAFÖRSKOLAN HEDEMORA Preschool Olympica AB 92 33.2%
OLYMPICAFÖRSKOLAN SKÅLÖ Preschool Olympica AB 37 8.9%
Olympicaskolan Hedemora After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Olympica AB 180 58%
REGNBÅGEN Preschool Hedemora kommun 55 53.3%
SMEDBY FÖRSKOLA Preschool Hedemora kommun 50 33.1%
Smedby skola F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 100 66.3%
STJÄRNSUNDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Hedemora kommun 11 21.4%
Stureskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 270 66.9%
SVEDJAN Preschool Hedemora kommun 46 33.8%
TUNET Preschool Hedemora kommun 51 42.3%
Vasaskolan 7-9 Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, Compulsory school Hedemora kommun 480 201.7 67.1%
VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA Preschool Hedemora kommun 40 51.1%
Västerby skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 100 67.1%
Vikmanshyttans skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Hedemora kommun 70 84.4%

Common questions about schools in Hedemora

How many schools are there in Hedemora?
Hedemora municipality has 27 active school units: 10 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 21 are municipal and 6 are independent. A total of 2,394 pupils attend schools in Hedemora.
What are the merit values in Hedemora?
The average year-9 merit value in Hedemora is 211.6 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Annaskolan with 221.5 points.
Which school in Hedemora has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Martin Koch-gymnasiet has the highest share of qualified teachers in Hedemora at 86.2%. The municipal average is 52.6%.
How much does a school place cost in Hedemora?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Hedemora is 138,986 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 145,371 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Hedemora?
Student health services in Hedemora cost 6,535 SEK per pupil (2024). 62.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 57.6%.

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