Preschool
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Schools in Hudiksvall municipality
61 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 Hudiksvall, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 29 preschool, 24 compulsory school, 20 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 Hudiksvall
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
- 24
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 29
- Municipal
- 52
- Independent
- 9
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.
Hudiksvall has 61 schools with a merit value of 215.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
61 schools5,785 pupils69.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Hudiksvall
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Hudiksvall.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Hudiksvall 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 Hudiksvall e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Hudiksvall
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 215.9) is 12.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 8.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 69.3%) is 4 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 18% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Hudiksvall municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 61
- 52 municipal, 9 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,785
- 24 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 215.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 69.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Hudiksvall municipality has 61 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 215.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (69.3%, 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→ unchanged
Trend: 216.8 to 215.9, stable2020: 216.8 p2025: 215.9 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.1 %
Trend: 65.3 to 69.3, up2020: 65.3 %2025: 69.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.6 %
Trend: 112,985 to 139,643, up2020: 112,985 SEK2025: 139,643 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,658 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Hudiksvall
- How many schools are there in Hudiksvall?
- Hudiksvall municipality has 61 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 24 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 29 offer preschool. 52 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 5,785 pupils attend schools in Hudiksvall.
- What are the merit values in Hudiksvall?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Hudiksvall is 215.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Läroverket with 224.7 points.
- Which school in Hudiksvall has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bromangymnasiet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Hudiksvall at 95%. The municipality value is 69.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Hudiksvall?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Hudiksvall is 139,643 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 134,768 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Hudiksvall 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 HudiksvallThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in HudiksvallThe 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 transport12.7% 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: 5,586 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 Hudiksvall compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Hudiksvall
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 Hudiksvall
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Hudiksvall: 23 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Västra skolan with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 50, neutral midpoint 50.
23 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Hudiksvall
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Hudiksvall: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bromangymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Lowest: Bromangymnasiet 2 with Skolkoll score 36 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Hudiksvall ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Hudiksvall
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Björkbergs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 200 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bobygda skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BOBYGDENS FRAMTID EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 40 | 51% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bromangymnasiet 1 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 230 | 95% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bromangymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 210 | 58.1% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Delsbo waldorfskola | Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKOLFÖRENINGEN DELSBO WALDORFSKOLA | 50 | — | No score |
| Ede skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 190 | 48.4% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ede skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 270 | 66.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 70 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Enångers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 70 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Friggesundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 50 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Håsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 180 | 74.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hudikgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | 5590053723 | 110 | 54.5% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hudikskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | 5592976954 | 170 | 58.9% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hudikskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5592976954 | 130 | 60.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hudiksvalls resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 10 | 43.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Idenors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 170 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Iggesunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 310 | 50.3% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Läroverket | Compulsory school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 470 | 80.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 170 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Malsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 30 | 74% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Näsvikens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 130 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njutångers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 60 | 46.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra skolan | Compulsory school | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 390 | 63.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandvalla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 260 | 79.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skolbyn | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 180 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svågadalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 20 | 38.2% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Västra skolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HUDIKSVALLS KOMMUN | 210 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in HudiksvallHudiksvall has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudiksvall you | — | 215.9In line with neighbour average | 69.3%Better than neighbour average | 139,643 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Nordanstig | 27.1 km | 191.3Worse than neighbour average | 55.3%Worse than neighbour average | 167,317 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Söderhamn | 49.7 km | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 55.7%Worse than neighbour average | 142,212 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ljusdal | 51.2 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 64%Worse than neighbour average | 156,313 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Bollnäs | 52.4 km | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.7%In line with neighbour average | 141,589 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ovanåker | 71.5 km | 215.5In line with neighbour average | 78.3%Better than neighbour average | 157,896 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sundsvall | 71.6 km | 219.4Better than neighbour average | 76.2%Better than neighbour average | 144,566 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 211 | 66.2% | 151,649 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 Hudiksvall 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.
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National comparison
See how Hudiksvall municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Hudiksvall
Hudiksvalls resursskola: School types changed from GR to FTH, GR
Bromangymnasiet 1: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
SANDVALLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SANDVALLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SANDVALLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SANDVALLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from Anpassad grundskola to Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola
Ede skola 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Ede skola 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-19
Ede skola F-6: Renamed from Ede skola to Ede skola F-6
Ede skola F-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Malsta skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3
Hudikskolan 7-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hudikskolan
Hudikskolan F-6: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hudikskolan
Hudiksvalls resursskola: Address changed from Bergsvägen 11, 82450 Hudiksvall to Muraregatan 1a, 82450 Hudiksvall
Delsbo waldorfskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Skolföreningen Delsbo Waldorfskola
Hudiksvalls resursskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hudiksvalls resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-04-22
Björkbergs skola: Address changed from Björkbergsvägen 1, 82451 Hudiksvall to Björkbergsvägen 1, 82454 Hudiksvall
Edsta skola: Address changed from Edsta 32, 82492 Hudiksvall to Edsta 212 A-C, 82492 Hudiksvall
Idenors skola: Address changed from Saltviksvägen 15, 82440 Hudiksvall to Saltviksvägen 15, 82491 Hudiksvall
Iggesunds skola: Address changed from Lillgatan 4, 82531 Iggesund to Stora vägen 15A, 82531 Iggesund
Läroverket: Address changed from Järnvägsgatan 16, 82443 Hudiksvall to Järnvägsgatan 16, 82445 Hudiksvall
Hudikgymnasiet: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hudikgymnasiet
Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola: Operating name changed from Grundsärskolan Hudiksvalls kommun to Anpassad grundskola
Delsbo Waldorffritds: Operating name changed from unknown name to Delsbo Waldorfskola
Delsbo Waldorffritds: Register field changed from ALLMAN to WALDORF
Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Grundsärskolan Hudiksvalls kommun to Hudiksvalls anpassade grundskola
Komvux som anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Särvux, C.U.L to Komvux som anpassad utbildning
Bobygda skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Bobygda Skola
… and 84 older events.
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Gävleborg CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Hudiksvall.Merit value year 9Compare Hudiksvall with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.BollnäsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GävleCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HoforsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.LjusdalCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.NordanstigCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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