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.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Hedemora (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Hedemora, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Hedemora.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Hedemora (2025).
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.
| 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).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Hedemora going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Hedemora (SCB).
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).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Hedemora
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Hedemora (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Hedemora (2022).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Hedemora (2024).
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).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Hedemora (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Hedemora (2024).
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).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Hedemora (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Hedemora. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Hedemora.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Hedemora (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Hedemora (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Hedemora (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Hedemora with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
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.
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
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.
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