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 Katrineholm municipality
45 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 Katrineholm, Södermanland County. The three most common school forms: 23 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 12 after-school care (+6 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 Katrineholm
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
- 13
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 23
- Municipal
- 44
- Independent
- 1
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.
Katrineholm has 45 schools with a merit value of 217.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
45 schools6,511 pupils69.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Katrineholm
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Katrineholm.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Katrineholm 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 Katrineholm school portal (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Katrineholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 217.3) is 11.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 9.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 69.5%) is 3.8 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average +6 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +7.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Katrineholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 45
- 44 municipal, 1 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,511
- 13 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 217.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 69.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Katrineholm municipality has 45 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 217.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (69.5%, 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↑ +4.5 %
Trend: 207.9 to 217.3, up2020: 207.9 p2025: 217.3 p
Merit values have increased by 9.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +11.7 %
Trend: 62.2 to 69.5, up2020: 62.2 %2025: 69.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 7.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.5 %
Trend: 116,433 to 143,793, up2020: 116,433 SEK2025: 143,793 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,361 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Katrineholm
- How many schools are there in Katrineholm?
- Katrineholm municipality has 45 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 23 offer preschool. 44 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 6,511 pupils attend schools in Katrineholm.
- What are the merit values in Katrineholm?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Katrineholm is 217.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm with 231.1 points.
- Which school in Katrineholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Katrineholms Tekniska College 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Katrineholm at 90.3%. The municipality value is 69.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Katrineholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Katrineholm is 143,793 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 141,680 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Katrineholm 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 KatrineholmThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in KatrineholmThe 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 transport34.8% 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: 3,344 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 Katrineholm compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Katrineholm
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 Katrineholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Katrineholm: 12 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm with Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Municipal average 45, neutral midpoint 50.
12 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Katrineholm
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Katrineholm: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Duveholmsgymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Lowest: Lindengymnasiet with Skolkoll score 36 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Katrineholm
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bie skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 90 | 33.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 80 | 73.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Duveholmsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 220 | 85.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Duveholmsgymnasiet 2 | Adapted upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Duveholmsgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 140 | 55.2% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Forssjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 140 | 66.1% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Järven anpassad skola | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Järvenskolan | Compulsory school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 1,050 | 71% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Julita skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 70 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katrineholms Tekniska College 1 | Upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 250 | 90.3% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katrineholms Tekniska College 2 | Upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 280 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | 390 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lindengymnasiet | Upper secondary school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 380 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nävertorp anpassad skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Nyhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 360 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandbäcksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 560 | 70.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skogsborgsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 490 | 79% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sköldinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 70 | 51.1% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stensätter anpassad skola | Adapted compulsory school | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Stensättersskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 360 | 63.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Valla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KATRINEHOLMS KOMMUN | 180 | 66.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KatrineholmKatrineholm 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrineholm you | — | 217.3In line with neighbour average | 69.5%Better than neighbour average | 143,793 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vingåker | 21.1 km | 202.9Worse than neighbour average | 63%Worse than neighbour average | 183,021 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Flen | 23.9 km | 219.3In line with neighbour average | 56.4%Worse than neighbour average | 164,672 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Finspång | 39 km | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.2%In line with neighbour average | 145,337 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Norrköping | 44.1 km | 229.6Better than neighbour average | 72.2%Better than neighbour average | 136,164 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Eskilstuna | 44.6 km | 227.8Better than neighbour average | 68%In line with neighbour average | 143,059 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kungsör | 48.9 km | 197.3Worse than neighbour average | 73%Better than neighbour average | 160,153 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 215.3 | 66.6% | 155,401 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 Katrineholm 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.
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National comparison
See how Katrineholm municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Katrineholm
Järven anpassad skola: Address changed from Läroverksgatan 1, 64137 Katrineholm to Läroverksgatan 1, 64136 Katrineholm
Järvenskolan: Address changed from Läroverksgatan 1, 64137 Katrineholm to Läroverksgatan 1, 64136 Katrineholm
Stensätter anpassad skola: Address changed from Kunskapsvägen 11A, 64146 Katrineholm to Kunskapsvägen 11A, 64148 Katrineholm
Stensättersskolan: Address changed from Kunskapsvägen 11 A, 64146 Katrineholm to Kunskapsvägen 11 A, 64148 Katrineholm
Bie skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Björkviks skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Duveholmsgymnasiet 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Duveholmsgymnasiet 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Duveholmsgymnasiet 4: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Forssjö skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Julita skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Järven anpassad skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Järvenskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Katrineholms Tekniska College 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Katrineholms Tekniska College 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Lindengymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nyhemsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nävertorp anpassad skola: Address changed from Kerstinbodagatan 41C, 64180 Katrineholm to Kerstinbodagatan 41C, 64150 Katrineholm
Nävertorp anpassad skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sandbäcksskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Skogsborgsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sköldinge skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Stensätter anpassad skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Stensättersskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Valla skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
FÖRSKOLAN BIE: Address changed from FRIGGAGATAN 1, 64137 KATRINEHOLM to KURORTSVÄGEN 6 Bie skola, 64196 KATRINEHOLM
FÖRSKOLAN STAVSTUGAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm: School types changed from GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kunskapsskolan Katrineholm: School types changed from GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
… and 132 older events.
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Södermanland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Katrineholm.Merit value year 9Compare Katrineholm 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.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.EskilstunaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.FlenCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GnestaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.NyköpingCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.OxelösundCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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