Schools in Laxå municipality
9 active school units in Laxå, Örebro län. The three most common school forms: 5 preschool, 3 after-school care, 3 compulsory school (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Laxå has 9 schools with an average merit value of 211.6, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 67.4% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Laxå
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has increased by 27 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (211.6) is 16.9 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (66.3%) is 7 percentage points below the national average.
- Schools perform on average +10 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -7.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Laxå municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Laxå municipality has 9 schools with an average merit value of 211.6 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Laxå outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Laxå over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have increased by 27 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 7.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 35,092 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 9 schools in Laxå
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | Laxå kommun | — | — |
| Centralskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | Laxå kommun | 310 | 63.3% |
| Finnerödja skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Laxå kommun | 50 | 60.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LINDÅSEN | Preschool | Laxå kommun | 59 | 47.6% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SALTÄNGEN | Preschool | Laxå kommun | 73 | 52.7% |
| JORDGUBBEN | Preschool | Laxå kommun | 30 | 56.8% |
| JUNIBACKEN | Preschool | Laxå kommun | 13 | — |
| Saltängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Laxå kommun | 120 | 78% |
| TIVEDS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Laxå kommun | 5 | — |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Laxå (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Laxå, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Laxå.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Laxå.
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.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralskolan | 212 | 202 | +10.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralskolan | Laxå kommun | 211.6 | +10.0 | 63.3% | 310 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Laxå (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Laxå
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Laxå, based on 4 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Guardians)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Laxå municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Laxå sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Laxå
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Laxå (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Laxå going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Laxå (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Laxå
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Laxå (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Laxå (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Laxå (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Laxå (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Laxå with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
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 Laxå.
Laxå achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Laxå with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Laxå 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxå you | 211.6 | 66.3% | 158,336 SEK | 72.3% | +10.0 |
| Lekeberg | 206.7 | 65.6% | 154,260 SEK | 76.5% | -17.0 |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 67.6% | 176,524 SEK | 63.9% | -11.0 |
| Hällefors | 205.3 | 62.4% | 178,066 SEK | 66.7% | -3.0 |
| Nora | 211.5 | 75.3% | 147,214 SEK | 62.8% | -9.0 |
| Örebro | 222.5 | 71.4% | 139,106 SEK | 73.9% | -3.3 |
| Lindesberg | 188 | 62.2% | 155,419 SEK | 66% | -26.7 |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 76.1% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% | +4.0 |
| Peer average | 206.6 | 68.7% | 155,756 SEK | 65.6% | -9.4 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Örebro län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Low-commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B5
Laxå belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Laxå compares to the 35 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Laxå belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laxå | 211.6 | 66.3% | 158,336 SEK | 72.3% |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 67.6% | 176,524 SEK | 63.9% |
| Berg | 203.9 | 61.2% | 217,446 SEK | 72% |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.7% | 137,700 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bräcke | 220.2 | 72.8% | 197,847 SEK | 67.7% |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK | 68.2% |
| Finspång | 214.6 | 67.2% | 145,337 SEK | 74.3% |
| Flen | 219.3 | 56.4% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% |
| Herrljunga | 211 | 72.3% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Laxå
- How many schools are there in Laxå?
- Laxå municipality has 9 active school units: 3 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 9 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 660 pupils attend schools in Laxå.
- What are the merit values in Laxå?
- The average year-9 merit value in Laxå is 211.6 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Centralskolan with 211.6 points.
- Which school in Laxå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Saltängsskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Laxå at 78%. The municipal average is 67.4%.
- How much does a school place cost in Laxå?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Laxå is 158,336 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 145,925 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Laxå?
- Student health services in Laxå cost 5,093 SEK per pupil (2024). 73.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 48%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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