Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Hofors municipality
16 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 Hofors, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 7 preschool, 4 after-school care, 4 compulsory school (+4 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 Hofors
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
- 4
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 7
- Municipal
- 16
- Independent
- 0
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.
Hofors has 16 schools with a merit value of 210.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 65% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
16 schools1,190 pupils65% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1.5%)
Apply for a place in Hofors
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Hofors.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Hofors 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 Hofors school portal (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Hofors
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 210.1) is 18.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 6.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 65%) is 8.3 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Hofors municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 16
- 16 municipal, 0 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,190
- 4 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 210.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 65%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Hofors municipality has 16 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 210.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (65%, 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↓ -3.1 %
Trend: 216.9 to 210.1, down2020: 216.9 p2025: 210.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 6.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.8 %
Trend: 62 to 65, up2020: 62 %2025: 65 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +13.9 %
Trend: 140,400 to 159,919, up2020: 140,400 SEK2025: 159,919 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 19,519 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Hofors
- How many schools are there in Hofors?
- Hofors municipality has 16 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 4 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 7 offer preschool. 16 of the units are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,190 pupils attend schools in Hofors.
- What are the merit values in Hofors?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Hofors is 210.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Petreskolan with 213.9 points.
- Which school in Hofors has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Solbergaskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Hofors at 70.6%. The municipality value is 65% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Hofors?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Hofors is 159,919 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 155,840 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Hofors 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 HoforsThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in HoforsThe 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 transport17.7% 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: 6,657 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 Hofors compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Hofors
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 Hofors
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Hofors: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Solbergaskolan with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Lowest: Petreskolan with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
4 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Hofors
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Hofors: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Björkhagsskolan, gymnasium with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Lowest: Björkhagsskolan, gymnasium with Skolkoll score 48 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Hofors
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | HOFORS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björkhagsskolan, gymnasium | Upper secondary school | HOFORS KOMMUN | 10 | 64.2% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Lillåskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HOFORS KOMMUN | 180 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Petreskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | HOFORS KOMMUN | 380 | 65.8% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solbergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HOFORS KOMMUN | 160 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Värnaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HOFORS KOMMUN | 110 | 60.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in HoforsHofors has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofors you | — | 210.1In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 159,919 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sandviken | 23.9 km | 209In line with neighbour average | 59.6%Worse than neighbour average | 155,854 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hedemora | 31.6 km | 199.8Worse than neighbour average | 63.1%Worse than neighbour average | 140,975 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Falun | 37.3 km | 227.3Better than neighbour average | 71.7%Better than neighbour average | 136,881 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Säter | 37.7 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 68.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,373 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ockelbo | 45 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 183,476 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Avesta | 46.6 km | 208.5In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 152,291 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.7 | 65.8% | 153,308 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 Hofors 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.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 Hofors municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Hofors
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 5B, 81333 Hofors
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 5B, 81333 Hofors
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 2B, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors
Lillåskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Petreskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 2B, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors
Lillåskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Petreskolan: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Anpassad grundskola Petreskolan to Petreskolan
Solbergaskolan: Address changed from Berlins väg 2, 81340 Torsåker to Berlins väg 2A, 81340 Torsåker
Värnaskolan: Address changed from Värnavägen 5, 81335 Hofors to Värnavägen 5C, 81335 Hofors
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 2B, 81333 Hofors
Solbergaskolan: Address changed from Berlins väg 4, 81340 Torsåker to Berlins väg 2, 81340 Torsåker
Lillåskolan: Address changed from Genstigen 1, 81333 Hofors to Genstigen 2, 81333 Hofors
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Grundsärskolan to Anpassad grundskola
Anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Grundsärskolan to Anpassad grundskola Petreskolan
Central Insamlingsenhet Elevhälsan: Address changed from Björkhagsgatan 10, 81332 Hofors to Edskevägen 18, 81330 Hofors
Petreskolan: School types changed from GR to FTH, GR
Petreskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR to GR
Petreskolan: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Värnaskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3
Petreskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Petreskolan
Petreskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Petreskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Värnaskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4
Petreskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2018-08-01
Anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Värnavägen 5, 81335 HOFORS to Göklundsvägen 27, 81331 Hofors
Anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Grundsärskolan
Lillåskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lillåskolan
… and 28 older events.
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