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Schools in Kiruna municipality
52 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 Kiruna, Norrbotten County. The three most common school forms: 26 preschool, 13 after-school care, 13 compulsory school (+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 Kiruna
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
- 4
- Preschools
- 26
- Municipal
- 44
- Independent
- 6
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.
Kiruna has 52 schools with a merit value of 213.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 53.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
52 schools3,590 pupils53.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Kiruna.
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 — Kiruna
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 53.2%) is 20.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Merit value has declined by 10.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 213.7) is 14.8 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +5.8 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Kiruna municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 52
- 44 municipal, 6 independent
- Total pupils
- 3,590
- 13 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 213.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 53.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Kiruna municipality has 52 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 213.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (53.2%, 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: 223.8 to 213.7, down2020: 223.8 p2025: 213.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 10.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -6.8 %
Trend: 57.1 to 53.2, down2020: 57.1 %2025: 53.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +48.6 %
Trend: 127,757 to 189,849, up2020: 127,757 SEK2025: 189,849 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 62,092 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Kiruna
- How many schools are there in Kiruna?
- Kiruna municipality has 52 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 26 offer preschool. 44 of the units are municipal and 6 are independent. A total of 3,590 pupils attend schools in Kiruna.
- What are the merit values in Kiruna?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Kiruna is 213.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Karesuando skola with 238.2 points.
- Which school in Kiruna has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Tuolluvaara skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Kiruna at 81.5%. The municipality value is 53.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Kiruna?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kiruna is 189,849 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 179,559 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Kiruna 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 KirunaThe 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 transport34.4% 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: 4,177 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 Kiruna compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Kiruna
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 Kiruna
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Kiruna: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Tuolluvaara skola with Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Municipal average 43, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Kiruna
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Kiruna: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 2 with Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Lowest: Rymdgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 54 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Kiruna
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abisko skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 10 | 38% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Anpassad grundskola 1-6 Kiruna | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | KIRUNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola 7-9 Kiruna | Adapted compulsory school | KIRUNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 120 | 60.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högalidskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 610 | 60.6% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jukkasjärvi skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 110 | 22.3% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karesuando skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 80 | 65.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 1 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | LAPPLANDS KOMMUNALFÖRBUND | 200 | 55.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 2 | Upper secondary school | LAPPLANDS KOMMUNALFÖRBUND | 230 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 3 | Upper secondary school | LAPPLANDS KOMMUNALFÖRBUND | 260 | 75.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Luossavaaraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 200 | 55.5% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Raketskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 200 | 52.2% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rymdgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | 5565528022 | 80 | 60.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sameskolan Karesuando | After-school care, Preschool class, Sami school | SAMESKOLSTYRELSEN | — | — | No score |
| Sameskolan Kiruna | After-school care, Preschool class, Sami school | SAMESKOLSTYRELSEN | — | — | No score |
| Svappavaara skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 10 | 33.1% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Triangelskolan | Compulsory school | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 230 | 30.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tuolluvaara skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 130 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vargen | Compulsory school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 150 | 51.6% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vita vidderna | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 80 | 74.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittangi skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KIRUNA KOMMUN | 100 | 51.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in KirunaKiruna has 26 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiruna you | — | 213.7In line with neighbour average | 53.2%In line with neighbour average | 189,849 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Gällivare | 82.2 km | 218.4In line with neighbour average | 45.4%Worse than neighbour average | 171,982 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Pajala | 142 km | 230Better than neighbour average | 61.5%Better than neighbour average | 202,192 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Jokkmokk | 144.9 km | 214.5In line with neighbour average | 61.7%Better than neighbour average | 182,751 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Överkalix | 201.8 km | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 45.7%Worse than neighbour average | 179,095 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Övertorneå | 213.4 km | 197.9Worse than neighbour average | 48.1%Worse than neighbour average | 165,357 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Arjeplog | 230.9 km | 203.1Worse than neighbour average | 54.4%Better than neighbour average | 170,944 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 213.2 | 52.8% | 178,720 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 Kiruna 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Kiruna municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Kiruna
Lapplands Gymnasium Kiruna enh. 3: Address changed from Midnatssolsvägen 25, 98130 Kiruna to Midnattssolsvägen 25, 98130 Kiruna
Vittangi skola: Address changed from Sjövägen 1, 98531 Vittangi to Centralvägen 8, 98531 Vittangi
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HJALMAR LUNDBOHMS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LAVVO: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
REGNBÅGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SATELLITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Anpassad grundskola 1-6 Kiruna: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Tågmästaregatan 11, 98134 Kiruna
Anpassad grundskola 7-9 Kiruna: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Vinterleden 15, 98147 Kiruna
Bergaskolan: Address changed from Gruvvägen 18 B, 98133 Kiruna to Gruvvägen 18B, 98133 Kiruna
Karesuando skola: Address changed from Karesuando skola, 98631 Karesuando to Laestadiusvägen 90, 98631 Karesuando
Nya Raketskolan 7-9: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Midnattsolsvägen 23, 98130 Kiruna
Nya Raketskolan F-3: Renamed from Nya Raketskolan f-3 to Nya Raketskolan F-3
Tuolluvaara skola: Address changed from Tuolluvaaravägen 14, 98141 Kiruna to Tuolluvaaravägen 12, 98141 Kiruna
Anpassad grundskola 1-6 Kiruna: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Tågmästaregatan 11, 98134 Kiruna
Anpassad grundskola 7-9 Kiruna: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Vinterleden 15, 98147 Kiruna
Bergaskolan: Address changed from Gruvvägen 18 B, 98133 Kiruna to Gruvvägen 18B, 98133 Kiruna
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HJALMAR LUNDBOHMS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Karesuando skola: Address changed from Karesuando skola, 98631 Karesuando to Laestadiusvägen 90, 98631 Karesuando
LAVVO: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Nya Raketskolan 7-9: Address changed from Forskarevägen 2, 98144 Kiruna to Midnattsolsvägen 23, 98130 Kiruna
REGNBÅGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SATELLITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Tuolluvaara skola: Address changed from Tuolluvaaravägen 14, 98141 Kiruna to Tuolluvaaravägen 12, 98141 Kiruna
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HJALMAR LUNDBOHMS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LAVVO: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
REGNBÅGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SATELLITENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 175 older events.
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Norrbotten CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Kiruna.Merit value year 9Compare Kiruna 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.ÄlvsbynCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ArjeplogCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ArvidsjaurCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BodenCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GällivareCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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