Independent vs municipal schools in Karlstad — comparison 2024/25
Karlstad has 3 independent and 6 municipal compulsory schools with merit scores. Average merit score: independent 244.9, municipal 225.9.
Key metrics — side by side
| Independent | Municipal | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of compulsory schools | 3 | 6 |
| Avg. merit score yr 9 | 244.9 | 225.9 |
| Avg. certified teachers | 50.8 % | 79.8 % |
| Avg. pupils per teacher | 13.1 | 12.9 |
Independent compulsory schools (3)
| School | Merit score | Certified teachers | Pupils | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic International School Karlstad | 257.3 | – | 340 | Nordic International School AB |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Karlstad | 250.0 | – | 550 | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB |
| Solstadens skola | 227.4 | 51 % | 120 | Edukatus Alliance AB |
Municipal compulsory schools (6)
| School | Merit score | Certified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudsskolan | 236.6 | 85 % | 540 |
| Nyeds skola | 234.5 | 63 % | 320 |
| Norrstrandsskolan 7-9 | 229.5 | 83 % | 520 |
| Ilandaskolan | 229.2 | 85 % | 510 |
| Mariebergsskolan | 216.6 | 83 % | 460 |
| Frödingskolan | 208.9 | 79 % | 290 |
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Source: Skolverket, 2024/25. Comparison covers compulsory schools with published merit scores.