Best lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg 2024/25
Compare the 27 lower-secondary schools (years 7–9) in Helsingborg ranked by Skolkoll score, with the Year 9 final-grade score as context. Average merit 224.9 points (2.8 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
27 schools are included. 27 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, 18 have 2-3, 0 have 1, 0 have 0 or unknown. Average: 3.4 of 5 dimensions.
- Sources
- Skolverket, Swedish Schools Inspectorate, Statistics Sweden, Kolada and SALSA where available. SALSA year: 2024/25.
- Latest data year
- 2024/25
Top 10 lower-secondary schools in Helsingborg
| # | School | Skolkoll score | Year 9 score | SALSA deviation | Cert. teachers | Pupils | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunskapsskolan Helsingborg | Skolkoll score 77 out of 100. Above average. | 279.7 | +23.0 | 92% | 490 | Independent |
| 2 | Rydebäcksskolan | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Near average. | 262.0 | +15.0 | 84% | 840 | Municipal |
| 3 | Internationella Engelska Skolan Helsingborg | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Near average. | 257.8 | +19.0 | —Data missing — the Swedish National Agency for Education has not published this value. | 410 | Independent |
| 4 | Noblaskolan Mariastaden | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Near average. | 243.5 | +1.0 | 81% | 320 | Independent |
| 5 | Gustavslundsskolan | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. | 234.7 | +1.0 | 86% | 460 | Municipal |
| 6 | Holstagårdsskolan | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. | 252.3 | +12.0 | 77% | 370 | Municipal |
| 6 | Laröds skola | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. | 235.2 | +3.0 | 87% | 450 | Municipal |
| 8 | Högastensskolan | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. | 219.7 | +9.0 | 83% | 440 | Municipal |
| 9 | Svensgårdsskolan | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. | 228.6 | -1.0 | 84% | 390 | Municipal |
| 9 | Västra Berga skola | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. | 211.4 | +1.0 | 88% | 300 | Municipal |
Showing top 10 of 27 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 224.9 points, which is 2.8 points below the national average (227.7 points).
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Source: Skolverket. The final-grade score is the average Year 9 grade points, 2024/25. The SALSA deviation refers to 2024/25.