Which is the best lower-secondary school in Helsingborg?

Kunskapsskolan Helsingborg ranks highest among lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg with a Skolkoll score of 77/100 (2025/26). Runner-up is Noblaskolan Mariastaden with a Skolkoll score of 69/100.

How many lower-secondary schools are there in Helsingborg?

Helsingborg has 34 lower-secondary schools (schools offering years 7–9), of which 30 have published a Year 9 final-grade score. The municipality average is 221.9 points, 5.7 points below the national average of 227.6 points.

How do lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg compare with the national average?

The average Year 9 final-grade score in Helsingborg is 221.9 points, compared with a national average of 227.6 points — 5.7 points below the national average.

What is the difference between compulsory school and lower-secondary school?

Compulsory school (grundskola) is the full mandatory Swedish school system from reception class through Year 9. Lower-secondary (högstadium) is the last three years — Years 7–9. A lower-secondary school is a compulsory school that offers Years 7–9, either as part of a reception-class-to-9 unit (F-9) or as a stand-alone 7-9 school.

Best lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg

Compare the 30 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Helsingborg ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 221.9 points (5.7 points below the national average). Data from Skolverket.

How we ranked

The list contains compulsory schools in Helsingborg that offer Years 7–9 (both F-9/1-9 units and stand-alone lower-secondary schools) and have published a Year 9 final-grade score. Schools are sorted on the Skolkoll score, the same 0–100 measure shown on school pages — it combines results, staffing, value-added, safety and resources. Where a dimension lacks school-specific data the neutral value 50 is used. The SALSA deviation is also shown separately as context. For compulsory schools, the SALSA residual is part of the value-added score dimension when available, but it is not a standalone quality grade.The Year 9 score, teacher certification and pupil counts are shown so you can read the ranking in context.

Note: "Best" here is a data-driven comparison based on public statistics — not necessarily the best school for your child. Location, pedagogical profile, well-being and pupil composition also matter. Read the full methodology →

Data coverage and sorting

30 schools are included. 30 have a displayed Skolkoll score; 0 have no displayed score because the sample or data coverage is too small.

Filter: Compulsory schools in Helsingborg that offer Years 7-9 and have a published Year 9 final-grade score.
Sorting: Descending by Skolkoll score. Displayed ranks use rounded-score competition ranking so sub-point differences are not overstated.
Score weights: Results 30%, staff 25%, value-added/SALSA 20%, safety 15%, resources 10%. Missing school-specific dimensions use the neutral value 50.
Coverage: 9 rows have 4-5 real score dimensions, 21 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.3 of 5 dimensions.
Sources: Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
Latest data year: 2025/26

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg

Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg ranked by Skolkoll score (0–100, higher = better, descending sort).
#	School	Skolkoll score	Year 9 score	SALSA deviation	Cert. teachers	Pupils	Type
1	Kunskapsskolan Helsingborg	Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Composite index.	280.8	+23.0	92%	490	Independent
2	Noblaskolan Mariastaden	Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index.	265.9	+1.0	81%	320	Independent
3	Rydebäcksskolan	Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index.	254.1	+15.0	84%	840	Municipal
4	Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg	Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index.	254.9	+19.0	No data	410	Independent
5	Laröds skola	Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index.	255.3	+3.0	87%	450	Municipal
6	Holstagårdsskolan	Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index.	271.6	+12.0	77%	370	Municipal
6	Gustavslundsskolan	Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index.	243.7	+1.0	86%	460	Municipal
8	Västra Berga skola	Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index.	216.8	+1.0	88%	300	Municipal
9	Dibber International School Helsingborg	Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index.	256.0	No data	No data	170	Independent
10	Sally Bauerskolans Högstadium	Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index.	250.3	+4.0	71%	140	Independent

Showing top 10 of 30 lower-secondary schools with a Year 9 score in Helsingborg.See all schools →

Helsingborg vs national average

Lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg have an average Year 9 final-grade score of 221.9 points, which is 5.7 points below the national average (227.6 points).

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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2025/26. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.