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Schools in Karlshamn municipality
47 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 Karlshamn, Blekinge County. The three most common school forms: 23 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 12 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 Karlshamn
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
- 15
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 23
- Municipal
- 39
- Independent
- 8
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.
Karlshamn has 47 schools with a merit value of 218.8 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
47 schools5,685 pupils77.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Karlshamn
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 218.8) is 9.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 6.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.9%) is 4.6 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 18% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Karlshamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 47
- 39 municipal, 8 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,685
- 15 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 218.8
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Karlshamn municipality has 47 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 218.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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: 217.8 to 218.8, stable2020: 217.8 p2025: 218.8 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.6 %
Trend: 75.2 to 77.9, up2020: 75.2 %2025: 77.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +30.2 %
Trend: 112,794 to 146,915, up2020: 112,794 SEK2025: 146,915 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 34,120 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Karlshamn
- How many schools are there in Karlshamn?
- Karlshamn municipality has 47 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 15 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 23 offer preschool. 39 of the units are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 5,685 pupils attend schools in Karlshamn.
- What are the merit values in Karlshamn?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Karlshamn is 218.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Waldorfskolan i Karlshamn with 240.7 points.
- Which school in Karlshamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Sternöskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Karlshamn at 88.4%. The municipality value is 77.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Karlshamn?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Karlshamn is 146,915 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 148,520 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Karlshamn organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality follows Skolverket's general guidance on school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
Skolverket: Choosing a schoolThe 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 transport24.2% 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: 5,056 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 Karlshamn compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Karlshamn
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 Karlshamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Karlshamn: 15 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Sternöskolan with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 55, neutral midpoint 50.
15 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Karlshamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Karlshamn: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vägga gymnasieskola 2 with Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Lowest: Fria Läroverken i Karlshamn with Skolkoll score 40 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Karlshamn ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Karlshamn
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åryds Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÅRYDS FRISKOLA | 30 | 67% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bodestorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 310 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fria Läroverken i Karlshamn | Upper secondary school | Watma Group AB | 140 | 49.4% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällaryds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 90 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karlshamns Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS MONTESSORI-SKOLA- EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 80 | 69.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Klockebacksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 260 | 82.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Korpadalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 330 | 84.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Möllegårdens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 180 | 72% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mörrums skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 370 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Navetskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Norrevångskolan | Compulsory school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 260 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österslättsskolan | Compulsory school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 350 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Prästslättsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 260 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenbackaskolan | Compulsory school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 270 | 75.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sternöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 110 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tegnérskolan | Compulsory school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 200 | 51.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vägga gymnasieskola 1a | Adapted upper secondary school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vägga gymnasieskola 1b | Upper secondary school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 80 | 45.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vägga gymnasieskola 2 | Upper secondary school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 270 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vägga gymnasieskola 3 | Upper secondary school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 370 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vägga gymnasieskola 4 | Upper secondary school | KARLSHAMNS KOMMUN | 320 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Waldorfskolan i Karlshamn | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DAGGKÅPAN EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 110 | — | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KarlshamnKarlshamn has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlshamn you | — | 218.8Better than neighbour average | 77.9%Better than neighbour average | 146,915 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sölvesborg | 20.6 km | 209.4Better than neighbour average | 77%Better than neighbour average | 160,961 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Olofström | 21.5 km | 214.2Better than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 141,539 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bromölla | 23 km | 203In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 157,287 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ronneby | 26.8 km | 192.9Worse than neighbour average | 72.1%In line with neighbour average | 159,173 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tingsryd | 38.5 km | 201.7In line with neighbour average | 63.1%Worse than neighbour average | 154,382 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Östra Göinge | 45.7 km | 192.2Worse than neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 151,295 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 202.2 | 73.7% | 154,106 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 Karlshamn 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 Karlshamn municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Karlshamn
Navetskolan: School types changed from FTH, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GRAN
Navetskolan: School types changed from FTH, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GRAN
Navetskolan: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Tegnérskolan: Renamed from Tegnérskolan Karlshamn to Tegnérskolan
Tegnérskolan: Operating name changed from Skolalliansen i Sverige AB to Tegnérskolan Karlshamn
Tegnérskolan: Operator name changed to: Skolalliansen i Sverige AB (previously: Thoren Framtid AB)
Karlshamns Montessoriskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Tegnérskolan: Renamed from Tegnérskolan to Tegnérskolan Karlshamn
Tegnérskolan: Operating name changed from Tegnérskolan Karlshamn to Skolalliansen i Sverige AB
Tegnérskolan: Renamed from Thoren Framtid i Karlshamn to Tegnérskolan
Tegnérskolan: Operating name changed from Thoren Framtid Karlshamn to Tegnérskolan Karlshamn
Tegnérskolan: Address changed from Strömmavägen 28, 37432 Karlshamn to Strömmavägen 24E, 37432 Karlshamn
Karlshamns Montessoriskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Karlshamns Montessoriskola
Waldorfskolan i Karlshamn: Operating name changed from unknown name to Waldorfskolan i Karlshamn
Tegnérskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Thoren Framtid Karlshamn
Fria Läroverken i Karlshamn: Operating name changed from Karlshamn Fria Läroverk to Fria Läroverken i Karlshamn
Korpadalsskolan: Address changed from Iglavägen 36, 37635 Asarum to Iglavägen 36, 37453 Asarum
Navetskolan: Renamed from Grundsärskolan to Navetskolan
Navetskolan: Operating name changed from Stenbackaskolan to Navetskolan
Åryds Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Årydsfriskola
Fria Läroverken i Karlshamn: Operating name changed from unknown name to Karlshamn Fria Läroverk
Mörrums skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Norrevångskolan: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Mörrums skola: Renamed from Mörrums skolor to Mörrums skola
Navetskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Stenbackaskolan
Åryds Friskola: Address changed from Årydsvägen 60, 37496 Trensum to Årydsvägen 51, 37496 Trensum
Åryds Friskola: Operator name changed to: Åryds Friskola (previously: Åryds Friskola, ideell fören.)
Åryds Friskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Vägga gymnasieskola 1a: Address changed from Vägga gymnasieskola, 37481 KARLSHAMN to Väggavägen 2, 37430 Karlshamn
Vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Väggaskolan, Väggavägen 2, 37434 KARLSHAMN to Väggavägen 2, Väggaskolan, 37430 Karlshamn
… and 81 older events.
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Blekinge CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Karlshamn.Merit value year 9Compare Karlshamn 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.KarlskronaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.OlofströmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.RonnebyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.SölvesborgCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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