Independent vs municipal schools in Kiruna — comparison 2023/24
Kiruna has 1 independent and 4 municipal compulsory schools with merit scores. Average merit score: independent 233.4, municipal 221.4.
Key metrics — side by side
| Independent | Municipal | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of compulsory schools | 1 | 4 |
| Avg. merit score yr 9 | 233.4 | 221.4 |
| Avg. certified teachers | 71.2 % | 54.9 % |
| Avg. pupils per teacher | 13.6 | 8.2 |
Independent compulsory schools (1)
| School | Merit score | Certified teachers | Pupils | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vargen | 233.4 | 71 % | 160 | Skolalliansen i Sverige AB |
Municipal compulsory schools (4)
| School | Merit score | Certified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vittangi skola | 264.0 | 42 % | 110 |
| Nya Raketskolan 7-9 | 210.1 | 59 % | 220 |
| Högalidskolan 4-9 | 206.1 | 71 % | 340 |
| Karesuando skola | 205.3 | 47 % | 70 |
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Source: Skolverket, 2023/24. Comparison covers compulsory schools with published merit scores.