Schools in Lindesberg municipality
42 active school units in Lindesberg, Örebro län. Most common school forms: 22 preschool, 11 compulsory school, 9 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Lindesberg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Lindesberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Lindesberg, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
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 Lindesberg.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Lindesberg (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fröviskolan 7-9 | 196 | 220 | -24.0 |
| Lindbackaskolan | 184 | 211 | -27.0 |
| Storåskolan | 185 | 214 | -29.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fröviskolan 7-9 | Lindesbergs kommun | 196.1 | -24.0 | 59.5% | 240 |
| Storåskolan | Lindesbergs kommun | 185.4 | -29.0 | 47.2% | 210 |
| Lindbackaskolan | Lindesbergs kommun | 184 | -27.0 | 67.9% | 440 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Lindesberg going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Lindesberg (SCB).
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 Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Lindesberg
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Lindesberg (2024).
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 Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Lindesberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindesberg | — | 188.5 | 49.1% | 11 | 42 |
| Nora | 16.7 km | 211.5 | 53% | 10.7 | 21 |
| Skinnskatteberg | 33.6 km | 203.3 | 37.5% | 8.9 | 6 |
| Ljusnarsberg | 35.2 km | 188.8 | 62.3% | 8.5 | 6 |
| Örebro | 37.8 km | 226.4 | 50% | 13 | 265 |
| Arboga | 38.9 km | 226.2 | 63.2% | 12.2 | 24 |
| Köping | 41.8 km | 212.3 | 60.9% | 11.6 | 40 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Lindesberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Lindesberg (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Lindesberg. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Lindesberg.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Lindesberg (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Lindesberg (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Lindesberg (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Lindesberg 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 Lindesberg.
Lindesberg 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 Lindesberg with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Lindesberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindesberg you | 188 | 58.6% | 155,419 SEK | 66% | -26.7 |
| Laxå | 211.6 | 61.8% | 158,336 SEK | 72.3% | +10.0 |
| Hällefors | 205.3 | 58.6% | 178,066 SEK | 66.7% | -3.0 |
| Lekeberg | 206.7 | 72.6% | 154,260 SEK | 76.5% | -17.0 |
| Hallsberg | 193.8 | 70.1% | 129,054 SEK | 67.6% | -18.5 |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 72.2% | 174,613 SEK | 63.9% | -11.0 |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 72.2% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% | +4.0 |
| Nora | 211.5 | 72.7% | 147,214 SEK | 62.8% | -9.0 |
| Peer average | 205.9 | 68.6% | 154,464 SEK | 65.6% | -6.4 |
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: Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Lindesberg belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad: kommun där mindre än 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en större stad. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindesberg | 188 | 58.6% | 155,419 SEK | 66% |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 72.2% | 174,613 SEK | 63.9% |
| Berg | 203.9 | 59.5% | 217,446 SEK | 72% |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.5% | 134,274 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bräcke | 220.2 | 63.8% | 197,073 SEK | 67.7% |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 81.3% | 127,150 SEK | 68.2% |
| Finspång | 214.6 | 66.4% | 142,045 SEK | 74.3% |
| Flen | 219.3 | 51.1% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% |
| Herrljunga | 211 | 67.8% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 42 schools in Lindesberg
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERGKNALLEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 35 | — | 42.9% |
| BJÖRKEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 59 | — | 63.6% |
| Björkhagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 380 | — | 54.6% |
| Brotorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 390 | — | 52.7% |
| Ekbackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 150 | — | 84% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET KOKILLEN | Preschool | Föräldrakoop. Kokillen I Guldsmedshyttan Ek.för. | 18 | — | 15.2% |
| FÖRSKOLA ÄVENTYRET | Preschool | Solberga Förskolor AB | 58 | — | 30.8% |
| FÖRSKOLA RÖRMOKERIET | Preschool | Solberga Förskolor AB | 73 | — | 27.7% |
| FÖRSKOLAN FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SLANGBELLAN | Preschool | Slangbellan Ekonomisk Förening | 23 | — | 22.6% |
| Fröviskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Lindesbergs kommun | 240 | 196.1 | 59.5% |
| Fröviskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 260 | — | 63.5% |
| GLÄNTAN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 63 | — | 58.1% |
| GRÖNSISKAN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 55 | — | 30% |
| HAGABACKEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 45 | — | 48.7% |
| Hagabackens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 90 | — | 55% |
| KRISTALLEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 32 | — | 51.3% |
| KUNGSFÅGELN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 15 | — | 85.7% |
| KYRKBERGET | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 72 | — | 52.5% |
| Lindbacka anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
| Lindbackaskolan | Compulsory school | Lindesbergs kommun | 440 | 184 | 67.9% |
| Lindeskolan anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
| Lindeskolan LS 1 | Upper secondary school | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | 91.5% |
| Lindeskolan LS 2 | Upper secondary school | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
| Lindeskolan LS 3 | Upper secondary school | Lindesbergs kommun | 200 | — | 94.1% |
| Lindeskolan LS 4 | Upper secondary school | Lindesbergs kommun | 50 | — | 89.8% |
| Löa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Löa Skola Ek.för. | 70 | — | 39.7% |
| LYSMASKEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 41 | — | 13.2% |
| MARIEDAL | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 58 | — | 43.5% |
| NÄSBY | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 46 | — | 56.7% |
| Pilkrogs friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Pilkrogs Friskola Ek. För. | 70 | — | 22% |
| PILKROGS FRISKOLA | Preschool | Pilkrogs Friskola Ek. För. | 33 | — | 39.2% |
| RAMSBERG | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 19 | — | 0% |
| SKOGSDUNGEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 57 | — | 40.2% |
| STADSSKOGEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 66 | — | 41.2% |
| Storåskolan | Compulsory school | Lindesbergs kommun | 210 | 185.4 | 47.2% |
| STÖTTESTENEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 65 | — | 48% |
| TALLBACKEN | Preschool | Lindesbergs kommun | 72 | — | 57.1% |
| TROLLEBO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Löa Skola Ek.för. | 33 | — | 33.3% |
| Vedevågs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Lindesbergs kommun | 50 | — | 46.1% |
| Vuxenutb. Masugnen Särvux | Adult education | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen Masugnen | Adult education | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen Masugnen SFI | Adult education | Lindesbergs kommun | — | — | — |
Common questions about schools in Lindesberg
- How many schools are there in Lindesberg?
- Lindesberg municipality has 42 active school units: 11 compulsory schools and 4 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 34 are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 3,638 pupils attend schools in Lindesberg.
- What are the merit values in Lindesberg?
- The average year-9 merit value in Lindesberg is 188.5 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Fröviskolan 7-9 with 196.1 points.
- Which school in Lindesberg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Lindeskolan LS 3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Lindesberg at 94.1%. The municipal average is 49.1%.
- How much does a school place cost in Lindesberg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Lindesberg is 155,419 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 147,119 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Lindesberg?
- Student health services in Lindesberg cost 7,146 SEK per pupil (2024). 66.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 49.1%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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