Schools in Herrljunga municipality
23 active school units in Herrljunga, Västra Götalands län. Most common school forms: 10 compulsory school, 10 preschool, 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 — Herrljunga municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Herrljunga (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Herrljunga, 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 Herrljunga.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altorpskolan A C | 213 | 221 | -8.0 |
| Altorpskolan B D | 209 | 222 | -13.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altorpskolan A C | Herrljunga kommun | 213 | -8.0 | 65.6% | 150 |
| Altorpskolan B D | Herrljunga kommun | 209.1 | -13.0 | 61.3% | 180 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Herrljunga (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 Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Herrljunga 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 Herrljunga (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Herrljunga
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Herrljunga (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 Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Herrljunga (2022).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Herrljunga (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 Herrljunga (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrljunga | — | 211.1 | 56.2% | 10.3 | 23 |
| Vårgårda | 16 km | 202.2 | 56.1% | 12.7 | 21 |
| Essunga | 25.8 km | 177.6 | 58.3% | 11.8 | 17 |
| Vara | 26.8 km | 204.3 | 60.9% | 11.5 | 31 |
| Borås | 30.7 km | 217.1 | 60.8% | 12.5 | 154 |
| Falköping | 33.1 km | 215 | 50.7% | 11.1 | 60 |
| Ulricehamn | 33.2 km | 209.7 | 61.1% | 11.4 | 45 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Herrljunga (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Herrljunga (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Herrljunga. 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 Herrljunga.
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 Herrljunga (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Herrljunga (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Herrljunga (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 Herrljunga 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 Herrljunga.
Herrljunga 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 Herrljunga with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Herrljunga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrljunga you | 211 | 67.8% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% | -10.5 |
| Vänersborg | 211.5 | 70.3% | 149,227 SEK | 67.1% | -10.0 |
| Ulricehamn | 211.2 | 69% | 145,339 SEK | 61% | -9.0 |
| Mark | 207 | 69.3% | 147,096 SEK | 71.6% | -16.5 |
| Tanum | 205.1 | 67.4% | 147,592 SEK | 64.9% | -12.5 |
| Götene | 202.3 | 68.8% | 149,475 SEK | 67.2% | -13.0 |
| Falköping | 218.1 | 67% | 144,707 SEK | 70.1% | -9.0 |
| Tidaholm | 208 | 66.4% | 141,583 SEK | 69.7% | -10.0 |
| Peer average | 209 | 68.3% | 146,431 SEK | 67.4% | -11.4 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Herrljunga belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad: kommun där mindre än 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en större stad. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrljunga | 211 | 67.8% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 72.2% | 174,613 SEK | 63.9% |
| Berg | 203.9 | 59.5% | 217,446 SEK | 72% |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.5% | 134,274 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bräcke | 220.2 | 63.8% | 197,073 SEK | 67.7% |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 81.3% | 127,150 SEK | 68.2% |
| Finspång | 214.6 | 66.4% | 142,045 SEK | 74.3% |
| Flen | 219.3 | 51.1% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 60.3% | 162,213 SEK | 65.5% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 23 schools in Herrljunga
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altorpskolan A C | Compulsory school | Herrljunga kommun | 150 | 213 | 65.6% |
| Altorpskolan Anpassad Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | Herrljunga kommun | — | — | — |
| Altorpskolan B D | Compulsory school | Herrljunga kommun | 180 | 209.1 | 61.3% |
| Anpassad grundskola 1-6 | Adapted compulsory school | Herrljunga kommun | — | — | — |
| EGGVENA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 14 | — | 47.8% |
| Eggvena skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 60 | — | 82% |
| ERIKSBERGS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 19 | — | 24.5% |
| Eriksbergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 60 | — | 25.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN UGGLAN | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 44 | — | 53.8% |
| HORSBY FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 111 | — | 59.3% |
| Horsbyskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Herrljunga kommun | 150 | — | 69.7% |
| Horsbyskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 130 | — | 86% |
| HUDENE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 36 | — | 12.2% |
| Hudene skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 60 | — | 72.1% |
| I UR OCH SKUR IGELKOTTEN | Preschool | Förskolan I Ur Och Skur Igelkotten I Herrljunga Ek För | 18 | — | 25.6% |
| Kunskapskällan | Upper secondary school | Herrljunga kommun | 140 | — | 77.8% |
| MOLLA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 33 | — | 63.5% |
| Molla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 40 | — | 32.9% |
| MÖRLANDA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 57 | — | 58.4% |
| Mörlandaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 110 | — | 82.6% |
| Od skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Herrljunga kommun | 40 | — | 82.6% |
| ODS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Herrljunga kommun | 26 | — | 64.1% |
| TALLKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tallkotten I Ljung Ekonomisk Förening | 18 | — | 31.9% |
Common questions about schools in Herrljunga
- How many schools are there in Herrljunga?
- Herrljunga municipality has 23 active school units: 10 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 21 are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 1,496 pupils attend schools in Herrljunga.
- What are the merit values in Herrljunga?
- The average year-9 merit value in Herrljunga is 211.1 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Altorpskolan A C with 213 points.
- Which school in Herrljunga has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Horsbyskolan F-3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Herrljunga at 86%. The municipal average is 56.2%.
- How much does a school place cost in Herrljunga?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Herrljunga is 151,340 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 141,982 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Herrljunga?
- Student health services in Herrljunga cost 5,866 SEK per pupil (2024). 53.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 39.6%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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