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Schools in Kungsbacka municipality

157 active school units in Kungsbacka, Hallands län. The three most common school forms: 74 preschool, 60 compulsory school, 48 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Kungsbacka has 157 schools with an average merit value of 243.1, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.4% (above the national average of 73.3%).

157 schools 17,779 pupils 77.4% qualified teachers Growing municipality (+0.6%)

Summary — Kungsbacka

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Kungsbacka municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

157 Active schools 125 municipal, 32 independent
17,779 Total pupils 60 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
243.1 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 20 schools (national avg: 228.5)
77.4% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
131,979 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
13.3 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.8 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.6)

Kungsbacka municipality has 157 schools with an average merit value of 243.1 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Kungsbacka outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Kungsbacka compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
2/7 Merit value
4/7 Qual. teachers
3/7 Cost/pupil

All 157 schools in Kungsbacka

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
ÄLVSÅKERS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 99 46.4%
Älvsåkersskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 150 90.2%
Älvsåkersskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 140 83.2%
ANNEBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 39 36.4%
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 1 Adapted upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun — —
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 2 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 570 86.4%
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 3 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 400 87.4%
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 4 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 220 60.5%
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 5 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 140 —
Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 6 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 130 92.2%
Åsa Gårdsskola 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 100 81.6%
Åsa Gårdsskola F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 100 88%
Åsaskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 200 70.3%
Åsaskolan 7-9AD Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 140 56.7%
Åsaskolan 7-9FI Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 120 64.7%
Åsaskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 180 82.8%
BASUNENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 40 67%
BJÖRKRIS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 100 45.1%
Björkris skola F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 70 72.9%
BOLLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 39 30.4%
BOSTÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 69 45.8%
BUKÄRRSÄNGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 35 52.8%
Central insamlingsenhet -centralt Kungsbacka kommun — —
DANNEBACKA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 60 36.8%
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka Upper secondary school DBGY Kronan AB 190 64.7%
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1 Adult education, Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 320 79.7%
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 2 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 470 91.5%
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 3 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 300 80.4%
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4 Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 110 —
Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 5 Upper secondary school Kungsbacka kommun 240 56.6%
Enhet Flerspråkigt lärande - Central Insamlingsenhet Kungsbacka kommun — —
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Gaia After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 140 79.1%
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 140 92%
Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 200 86.5%
FJÄRILENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 70 59.6%
Fjordskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 130 88.1%
Fjordskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 140 80.2%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET EKEBYVÄGEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Ekebyvägen Ekonomisk Förening 34 32.1%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TOMTEBOBARNEN EK. FÖRENING Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Tomtebobarnen Ek Förening 29 43.4%
FORSGLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 91 40.4%
FÖRSKOLAN GRUNDEN EK FÖR Preschool Förskolan Grunden, Ek. För. 32 62.5%
FÖRSKOLAN PRÄSTKRAGEN Preschool Särö Pastorat 16 69.1%
Frillesåsskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 180 78.9%
Frillesåsskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Kungsbacka kommun 180 80.6%
Frillesåsskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 170 72%
FURULID FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 35 46.6%
Furulidsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 190 66.5%
GÄLLINGE FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kungsbacka kommun 65 57.1%
Gällingeskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Kungsbacka kommun 120 76.9%
Gottskär Grundskola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Gottskär Grundskola Ekonomisk förening 200 85.1%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

236.3 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
77.7% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
131,979 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
80.7% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Kungsbacka (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
236.3 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 218.5)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
231.9 / 260.3
Passing all subjects year 9
80.7%
Passing mathematics
90.9%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
74.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
63.4%
Parents with post-secondary education
77.7%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
77.7% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 73.5 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
77.5% / 79%
Pupils per teacher
13

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Kungsbacka, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
77.7% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.8 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 79% (linear extrapolation, +0.7 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
10,206
Municipal / independent share
79.6% / 20.4%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
131,979 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 144,778.8 SEK)
Municipal school cost
133,720 SEK/pupil
Teaching
71,458 SEK/pupil
Premises
27,849 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,042 SEK/pupil
School meals
7,605 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,417 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Kungsbacka.

Student health (compulsory)
4,042 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
3,675 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
57.6%
Easy to access help, year 8
57%
Safety at school
81.6%
Study environment (studiero)
37.6%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Kungsbacka (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
7.3%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
7.1%
Swedish as a second language
4.5%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
89.7%
Passed SvA, year 9
64.7%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.6%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →

SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.

-3.0 Average residual (merit value) for 21 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -6.0 2024/25: -3.0
School Actual Model Residual
Maleviksskolan 283 260 +23.0
Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka 270 248 +22.0
Gottskär Grundskola 267 246 +20.0
Särö skola 6-9 275 256 +19.0
KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola 277 261 +16.0
Skårbyskolan Norr 249 241 +8.0
Frillesåsskolan 7-9 237 232 +5.0
Smedingeskolan Norr 233 230 +2.0
Kullaviksskolan 4-9A 258 259 -2.0
Skårbyskolan Söder 218 220 -3.0
Vittra Forsgläntan 241 245 -4.0
Åsaskolan 7-9AD 233 236 -4.0
Nova Montessoriskola åk 6-9 241 248 -7.0
Kollaskolan 7-9 221 236 -15.0
Kapareskolan A-D 232 248 -16.0
Varlaskolan Syd 226 242 -16.0
Kapareskolan E-H 222 239 -17.0
Åsaskolan 7-9FI 216 237 -21.0
Varlaskolan Nord 214 236 -22.0
Varlaskolan Sydväst 229 253 -23.0
Hålabäcksskolan B 209 237 -28.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Maleviksskolan Kungsbacka kommun 282.9 +23.0 82.3% 250
KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola Kullaviks Montessoriskola Ekonomisk förening 277.4 +16.0 78.2% 250
Särö skola 6-9 Kungsbacka kommun 275.3 +19.0 58.4% 220
Kullaviksskolan 4-9B Kungsbacka kommun 274.3 — 90.6% 220
Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB 269.9 +22.0 — 810
Gottskär Grundskola Gottskär Grundskola Ekonomisk förening 266.6 +20.0 85.1% 200
Skårbyskolan Norr Kungsbacka kommun 249.1 +8.0 83% 190
Nova Montessoriskola åk 6-9 Montenova Montessoriskola Ekonomisk Förening 241 -7.0 87.4% 110
Vittra Forsgläntan Vittraskolorna AB 240.9 -4.0 78% 470
Frillesåsskolan 7-9 Kungsbacka kommun 237.1 +5.0 80.6% 180

School ranking — Kungsbacka

All 20 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Maleviksskolan 282.9 +23.0 82.3% 250
KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola 277.4 +16.0 78.2% 250
Särö skola 6-9 275.3 +19.0 58.4% 220
Kullaviksskolan 4-9B 274.3 – 90.6% 220
Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka 269.9 +22.0 – 810
Gottskär Grundskola 266.6 +20.0 85.1% 200
Skårbyskolan Norr 249.1 +8.0 83% 190
Nova Montessoriskola åk 6-9 241 -7.0 87.4% 110
Vittra Forsgläntan 240.9 -4.0 78% 470
Frillesåsskolan 7-9 237.1 +5.0 80.6% 180
Hålabäcksskolan A 236 – 81.1% 160
Smedingeskolan Norr 232.6 +2.0 64.4% 180
Kapareskolan A-D 232.2 -16.0 79.2% 240
Varlaskolan Sydväst 229.4 -23.0 89.8% 200
Varlaskolan Syd 225.9 -16.0 85.7% 200
Kapareskolan E-H 222.2 -17.0 79.8% 240
Kollaskolan 7-9 220.9 -15.0 73.5% 200
Skårbyskolan Söder 217.7 -3.0 78.6% 160
Åsaskolan 7-9FI 216 -21.0 64.7% 120
Varlaskolan Nord 213.9 -22.0 82.9% 240

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Kungsbacka (2025).

Number of pupils
93
Share of compulsory school pupils
0.7%
Cost per pupil
635,705 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.4

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -4.3%
2020: 246.8 p 2025: 236.3 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +3.7%
2020: 74.9 % 2025: 77.7 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +19.7%
2020: 110,252 SEK 2024: 131,979 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -6.1%
2020: 10,871 2025: 10,206
Independent share ↑ +60.6%
2020: 12.7 % 2025: 20.4 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -2.3%
2020: 13.3 2025: 13
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +29.4%
2020: 3,123 SEK 2024: 4,042 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +5.5%
2023: 54.6 % 2025: 57.6 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +4.2%
2023: 54.7 % 2025: 57 %
Safety ↓ -1%
2023: 82.4 % 2025: 81.6 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Kungsbacka

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Kungsbacka, based on 75 schools with survey data.

79% Safety (national: 78.3%)
56.9% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Kungsbacka municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

6.0 2023 6.1 2025
Stable (+0.1 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Kungsbacka sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Särö Montessoriskola Daggdroppen 89% yr 5 #2 Gottskär Grundskola 87% yr 8 #3 KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola 86% yr 8

▼ Lowest safety

#75 Nova Montessoriskola åk 6-9 69% yr 5 #74 Nova Montessoriskola 69% yr 5 #73 Vittra Forsgläntan 75% yr 8

Safety per school in Kungsbacka — top 30 and bottom 15 of 75 schools

Särö Montessoriskola Daggdroppen 89 Gottskär Grundskola 87 KMS Kullaviks Montessoriskola 86 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 1 84 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 2 84 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 3 84 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 4 84 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 5 84 Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 6 84 Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 1 84 Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 2 84 Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 3 84 Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4 84 Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 5 84 Pontos Grundskola 79 Björkris skola F-3 78 Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Kungsbacka 78 Fjordskolan 4-6 78 Fjordskolan F-3 78 Fjärås Bräckaskolan Gaia 78 Fjärås Bräckaskolan Tellus 78 Fjärås Bräckaskolan Terra 78 Frillesåsskolan 4-6 78 Frillesåsskolan 7-9 78 Frillesåsskolan F-3 78 Furulidsskolan 78 Gullregnsskolan A 78 Gullregnsskolan B 78 Gällingeskolan 78 Hedeskolan 4-6 78

… and at the bottom:

Varlaskolan Syd 78 Varlaskolan Sydväst 78 Åsa Gårdsskola 4-6 78 Åsa Gårdsskola F-3 78 Åsaskolan 4-6 78 Åsaskolan 7-9AD 78 Åsaskolan 7-9FI 78 Åsaskolan F-3 78 Älvsåkersskolan 4-6 78 Älvsåkersskolan F-3 78 Internationella Engelska Skolan Kungsbacka 77 Sveriges Ridgymnasium Kungsbacka 77 Vittra Forsgläntan 75 Nova Montessoriskola 69 Nova Montessoriskola åk 6-9 69

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Kungsbacka (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
3,810
Graduating within 3 years
77.3% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
68% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
77.7% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
132,693 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.9 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
13.1
Municipal upper-secondary cost
131,238 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
7,425 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
5.5%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
14%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
83%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +12.3%
2020: 118,164 SEK 2024: 132,693 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↓ -0.6%
2020: 77.8 % 2025: 77.3 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -5.9%
2020: 82.6 % 2025: 77.7 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +33%
2020: 2,763 SEK 2024: 3,675 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs → unchanged
2020: 67.8 % 2025: 68 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Kungsbacka going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
68% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
87.1% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
38.7% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
77.3% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Kungsbacka (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
3,828
Ages 16–18 (2030)
3,625 (-5.3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
11,669
Ages 6–15 (2030)
10,920 (-6.4%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
4,516
Total school age (2035)
17,848

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Kungsbacka (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
2,073
Cost per FTE student
77,544 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
86%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
76.6%
Net cost basic adult edu.
57 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
237 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Kungsbacka (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
373
Cost per FTE student
122 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
97%
Teachers with licence
92.6%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Kungsbacka

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
3,976
Preschool units
77 (56 municipal, 21 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
85.8% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
12 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
9.5 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.7 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
48.4% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
48.8% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Kungsbacka (2024).

Cost per child
51,172 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
4,958
Children per FTE
24.5 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
44.4% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
64% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
93% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Kungsbacka (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
54
Share of children 1–5
1.2%
Cost per enrolled child
144,657 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Kungsbacka (2025).

Open preschool units
8
Open preschool FTEs
11

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +15.6%
2020: 44,273 SEK 2024: 51,172 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +4.2%
2020: 61.4 % 2025: 64 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Kungsbacka (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.4%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Kungsbacka (2024).

Initiated child investigations
16.3 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
5.3 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
1,791 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Kungsbacka (2025).

Total population
86,332
Population change
0.6%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
4,555
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
10,488
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
3,817
Higher education 25–64
35%
Foreign-born 20–64
12.3%
16–24 not in work/education
4.6%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Kungsbacka (2024).

Single without children
30%
Single with children
5.9%
Couple without children
27.3%
Couple with children
29.1%
Other households
7.7%
Total number of households
35,736

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Kungsbacka you — 243.1 77.4% 131,979 SEK 17,779
Mölndal 19.2 km 239.7 81.4% 133,458 SEK 11,689
Härryda 24 km 247.5 79.9% 129,230 SEK 8,786
Göteborg 27.7 km 231.9 76.9% 154,061 SEK 107,970
Partille 29.1 km 239.5 75.4% 126,782 SEK 7,765
Öckerö 36.2 km 228.6 81.9% 143,898 SEK 2,073
Mark 39 km 206.2 73.7% 160,232 SEK 6,554
Neighbour avg. 232.2 78.2% 141,277 SEK 24,140
Merit value year 9
Härryda
247.5
Kungsbacka
243.1
Mölndal
239.7
Partille
239.5
Göteborg
231.9
Öckerö
228.6
Mark
206.2
Qualified teachers
Öckerö
81.9%
Mölndal
81.4%
Härryda
79.9%
Kungsbacka
77.4%
Göteborg
76.9%
Partille
75.4%
Mark
73.7%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Kungsbacka (2025).

Newly arrived received
0.8 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
11 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
71.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change → unchanged
2020: 0.6 % 2025: 0.6 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +7%
2020: 4.3 % 2024: 4.6 %
Newly arrived ↓ -60%
2020: 2 2025: 0.8

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Kungsbacka (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.3%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
32.7%
Tax base
336,109 SEK/capita
Annual result
6,566 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
8.9%
Solidity
51.4%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Kungsbacka (2024).

Assistance households
1.1 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
2.1%
Assistance months (avg)
35.1
Net cost economic assistance
468 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Kungsbacka. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,417 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
7,425 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Kungsbacka.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
7.6%
Completed dwellings
3.6 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
98.7%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
91.5%
Rental
16.4%
Cooperative
8.6%
Owner-occupied
73.8%
Cars in traffic
42,020

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 21.3 % 2025: 21.3 %
Economic assistance ↓ -38.9%
2020: 1.8 2024: 1.1
Overcrowding ↓ -15.6%
2020: 9 % 2025: 7.6 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Kungsbacka (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
7,590 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
628 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
114 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
437 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Kungsbacka (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
6,509 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.9

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Kungsbacka (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
7%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
37% of total
Sick leave <30 years
7%
Sick leave 30–49 years
6%
Sick leave >49 years
7%
Stress-related sick leave
0.5% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Kungsbacka (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
13.1%
Number of pupils
2,195
Average pupil fee
1,726 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
427 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Kungsbacka (2024).

Loans per capita
6.6 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.5 per capita
Active borrowers
24.9%
Media allocation
468 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Kungsbacka (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
2.3 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
30.2%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +52.3%
2020: 8.6 % 2024: 13.1 %
Reported crimes ↑ +12.4%
2020: 6,752.7 2025: 7,589.9
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +35.7%
2020: 8.4 % 2024: 11.4 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -8%
2020: 2.5 t 2023: 2.3 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +15.5%
2020: 79.2 % 2024: 91.5 %
Total sick leave ↓ -9.1%
2020: 7.7 % 2025: 7 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.5 % 2024: 0.5 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -20.3%
2020: 2,601 2024: 2,073
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +42%
2020: 54,625 SEK 2024: 77,544 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +15.7%
2020: 74.3 % 2024: 86 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +1.9%
2020: 75.2 % 2024: 76.6 %
SFI pupils ↑ +49.8%
2020: 249 2024: 373
SFI course D pass rate ↑ +3.7%
2020: 93.5 % 2024: 97 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Kungsbacka with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 74.9%
2025 (latest) 77.7%
Forecast 2027 79% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 73.5%
National avg 73.3%

Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.

Cost-effectiveness

Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Kungsbacka.

Cost per pupil
131,979 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
236.3 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.8 (national avg: 1.6)

Kungsbacka achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Kungsbacka with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Kungsbacka compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).

Municipality Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs SALSA score
Kungsbacka you 236.3 77.7% 131,979 SEK 77.3% -3.0
Varberg 222.7 76.9% 132,984 SEK 74.5% -5.1
Halmstad 222.5 74.7% 137,744 SEK 68.8% -6.7
Falkenberg 220.1 73.3% 130,948 SEK 74.9% -3.2
Laholm 210.5 78.1% 152,735 SEK 71% -4.7
Hylte 199 60.4% 182,283 SEK 59.3% -9.0
Ystad 238.7 77.9% 132,180 SEK 83.6% +7.0
Uppsala 242.4 77.1% 131,687 SEK 74.4% +6.0
Peer average 222.3 74.1% 142,937 SEK 72.4% -2.2

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
VarbergHalmstadFalkenbergLaholmHylte
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
VarbergHalmstadFalkenbergLaholmHylte
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
VarbergHalmstadFalkenbergLaholmHylte
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
VarbergHalmstadFalkenbergLaholmHylte

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Hallands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city

Benchmark vs SCB group A2

Kungsbacka belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Kungsbacka compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.

Kungsbacka vs SCB group A2 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Kungsbacka Group median
Merit value 236.3 (median: 236.3)
50th
Qualified teachers 77.7 (median: 74.8)
73th
Students/teacher 13 (median: 13)
49th
Cost/pupil 131978.8 (median: 134673.5)
64th
Graduating 3 yrs 77.3 (median: 74.9)
59th
All subjects passed 80.7 (median: 76.6)
66th
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs
✅ Above group median for all subjects passed

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Kungsbacka belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Kungsbacka 236.3 77.7% 131,979 SEK 77.3%
Ale 224.5 75.2% 144,373 SEK 73.1%
Alingsås 219.9 72.1% 127,517 SEK 72.7%
Bollebygd 212.8 75.9% 146,479 SEK 82.3%
Botkyrka 232.3 72.3% 139,751 SEK 63.8%
Burlöv 221.3 63.6% 135,891 SEK 58.8%
Danderyd 278.9 81.5% 130,392 SEK 85.6%
Ekerö 247.2 74.1% 132,541 SEK 77.5%
Haninge 210.8 69% 138,924 SEK 63.4%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Kungsbacka

How many schools are there in Kungsbacka?
Kungsbacka municipality has 157 active school units: 60 compulsory schools and 14 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 125 are municipal and 32 are independent. A total of 17,779 pupils attend schools in Kungsbacka.
What are the merit values in Kungsbacka?
The average year-9 merit value in Kungsbacka is 243.1 points (based on 20 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Maleviksskolan with 282.9 points.
Which school in Kungsbacka has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Kullaviksskolan F-3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Kungsbacka at 92.7%. The municipal average is 77.4%.
How much does a school place cost in Kungsbacka?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Kungsbacka is 131,979 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 133,720 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Kungsbacka?
Student health services in Kungsbacka cost 4,042 SEK per pupil (2024). 57.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 57%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Kungsbacka municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Kungsbacka place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Kungsbacka

  1. Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 4: Principal changed.

  2. Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 2: Principal changed.

  3. Elof Lindälvs Gymnasium Enhet 4: Principal changed.

  4. Kompetenscentrum Vuxnas Lärande: Principal changed.

  5. Kompetenscentrum Vuxnas lärande/SFI: Principal changed.

  6. FÖRSKOLAN GRUNDEN EK FÖR: Renamed from Förskola 387307 to FÖRSKOLAN GRUNDEN EK FÖR

  7. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET EKEBYVÄGEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 579094 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET EKEBYVÄGEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING

  8. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TOMTEBOBARNEN EK. FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 375509 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TOMTEBOBARNEN EK. FÖRENING

  9. HAPPY KIDS KUNGSBACKA: Renamed from Förskola 433305 to HAPPY KIDS KUNGSBACKA

  10. KARAMELLEN: Renamed from Förskola 333365 to KARAMELLEN

  11. KOTTAR & BARR: Renamed from Förskola 244641 to KOTTAR & BARR

  12. MYRSTACKEN: Renamed from Förskola 573973 to MYRSTACKEN

  13. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 230375 to SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA

  14. FÖRSKOLAN GRUNDEN EK FÖR: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN GRUNDEN EK FÖR to Förskola 387307

  15. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET EKEBYVÄGEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET EKEBYVÄGEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING to Förskola 579094

  16. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TOMTEBOBARNEN EK. FÖRENING: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET TOMTEBOBARNEN EK. FÖRENING to Förskola 375509

  17. HAPPY KIDS KUNGSBACKA: Renamed from HAPPY KIDS KUNGSBACKA to Förskola 433305

  18. KARAMELLEN: Renamed from KARAMELLEN to Förskola 333365

  19. KOTTAR & BARR: Renamed from KOTTAR & BARR to Förskola 244641

  20. MYRSTACKEN: Renamed from MYRSTACKEN to Förskola 573973

  21. SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA: Renamed from SÄRÖ MONTESSORISKOLA to Förskola 230375

  22. Aranäsgymnasiet Enhet 1: Principal changed.

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