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Schools in Hedemora municipality
29 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 Hedemora, Dalarna County. The three most common school forms: 14 preschool, 10 compulsory school, 8 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Hedemora
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
- 10
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 14
- Municipal
- 21
- Independent
- 8
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Hedemora has 29 schools with a merit value of 199.8 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 63.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
29 schools2,452 pupils63.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1.7%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Hedemora.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Hedemora 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 Hedemora e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Hedemora
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 199.8) is 28.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 63.1%) is 10.2 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 11 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +7.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Hedemora municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 29
- 21 municipal, 8 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,452
- 10 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 199.8
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 63.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Hedemora municipality has 29 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 199.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (63.1%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, 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↑ +1.8 %
Trend: 196.2 to 199.8, up2020: 196.2 p2025: 199.8 p
Merit values have increased by 3.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +14.1 %
Trend: 55.3 to 63.1, up2020: 55.3 %2025: 63.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 7.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.0 %
Trend: 122,640 to 140,975, up2020: 122,640 SEK2025: 140,975 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 18,335 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Hedemora
- How many schools are there in Hedemora?
- Hedemora municipality has 29 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 10 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 14 offer preschool. 21 of the units are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 2,452 pupils attend schools in Hedemora.
- What are the merit values in Hedemora?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Hedemora is 199.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Vasaskolan 7-9 with 196.5 points.
- Which school in Hedemora has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vikmanshyttans skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Hedemora at 84%. The municipality value is 63.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Hedemora?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Hedemora is 140,975 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 147,140 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Hedemora 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 HedemoraThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in HedemoraThe 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 transport19% 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: 7,300 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 Hedemora compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Hedemora
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 Hedemora
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Hedemora: 10 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vikmanshyttans skola with Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
10 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Hedemora
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Hedemora: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Martin Koch-gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Lowest: Martin Koch-gymnasiet with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Hedemora
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFTELSEN ANNASKOLAN | 80 | — | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dormsjöskolan Anpassad Gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Stiftelsen Dormsjöskolan | — | — | No score |
| Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | Stiftelsen Dormsjöskolan | 10 | 56.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Fyrklöverskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 140 | 60.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jonsboskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 70 | 72.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Martin Koch-gymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 350 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olympicaskolan Hedemora | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OLYMPICA AB | 170 | 55.2% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Smedby skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 100 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stureskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 270 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasaskolan 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, Compulsory school | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 450 | 57.4% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 100 | 71.7% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vikmanshyttans skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HEDEMORA KOMMUN | 70 | 84% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in HedemoraHedemora has 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedemora you | — | 199.8Worse than neighbour average | 63.1%In line with neighbour average | 140,975 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Avesta | 18.8 km | 208.5In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 152,291 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Säter | 21.9 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 68.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,373 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Norberg | 25.1 km | 201.6Worse than neighbour average | 67.2%Better than neighbour average | 159,863 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hofors | 31.6 km | 210.1In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 159,919 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Fagersta | 34.8 km | 206.3In line with neighbour average | 56%Worse than neighbour average | 130,203 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Smedjebacken | 40.4 km | 210.7In line with neighbour average | 58.3%Worse than neighbour average | 151,507 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.7 | 63.4% | 150,692 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 Hedemora 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 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Hedemora municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Hedemora
VÄSTERBY FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from RINGVÄGEN 11, 77628 HEDEMORA to LJUNGBACKAVÄGEN, 1a, 17568 JÄRFÄLLA
Fyrklöverskolan: Register field changed from true to false
FÖRSKOLAN NOAS ARK: Address changed from Långgatan 15, 77632 HEDEMORA to LÅNGGATAN 15, 77632 HEDEMORA
FÖRSKOLAN NYCKELPIGAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HUMLEGÅRDEN: Renamed from TUNET to HUMLEGÅRDEN
HUMLEGÅRDEN: Address changed from RINGVÄGEN 11, 77628 HEDEMORA to MELINSGATAN 7, 77628 HEDEMORA
Fyrklöverskolan: Register field changed from false to true
FÖRSKOLAN NYCKELPIGAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HUMLEGÅRDEN: Renamed from TUNET to HUMLEGÅRDEN
Olympicaskolan Hedemora: Renamed from Olympica to Olympicaskolan Hedemora
Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola: Register field changed from true to false
Hedemora Vuxenubildning/Lärvux: Address changed from Kyrkogatan 5, 77633 Hedemora to Hemgatan 4, 77630 Hedemora
Annaskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Olympicaskolan Hedemora: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Dormsjöskolan Anpassad Gymnasieskola: Renamed from Dormsjöskolan gymnasiesär to Dormsjöskolan Anpassad Gymnasieskola
Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Dormsjöskolan/grundskola to Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola
Annaskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Annaskolan
Olympicaskolan Hedemora: Operating name changed from unknown name to Olympicaskolan Hedemora
Dormsjöskolan Anpassad Gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Dormsjöskolan gymnasiesärskola
Dormsjöskolan/grundskola/anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Dormsjöskolan/grundskola
Martin Koch-gymnasiet: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
Vasaskolan 7-9: School types changed from GR, GRAN to GR, GRAN, GYAN
Hedemora Vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Kyrkogatan 5, 77633 Hedemora to Hemgatan 4, 77630 Hedemora
Hedemora Vuxenutbildning/ SFI: Address changed from Kraftgatan 11, 77633 Hedemora to Hemgatan 4, 77630 Hedemora
Olympicaskolan Hedemora: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Martin Koch-gymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Martin Koch-gymnasiet: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GY
Vasaskolan 7-9: School types changed from GR to GR, GRAN
Stureskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
… and 46 older events.
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