Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Malmö municipality
490 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 Malmö, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 304 preschool, 103 compulsory school, 88 after-school care (+5 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 Malmö
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
- 103
- Upper secondary
- 35
- Preschools
- 304
- Municipal
- 330
- Independent
- 160
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.
Malmö has 490 schools with a merit value of 233.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
490 schools70,927 pupils71.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Malmö.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Malmö e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Malmö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 233.9) is 5.4 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +12.8 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.2%) is 2.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 15% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Malmö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 490
- 330 municipal, 160 independent
- Total pupils
- 70,927
- 103 compulsory, 35 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 233.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Malmö municipality has 490 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 233.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.2%, 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↑ +0.9 %
Trend: 231.7 to 233.9, up2020: 231.7 p2025: 233.9 p
Merit values have increased by 2.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.5 %
Trend: 67.5 to 71.2, up2020: 67.5 %2025: 71.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +17.0 %
Trend: 120,371 to 140,833, up2020: 120,371 SEK2025: 140,833 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 20,463 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Malmö
- How many schools are there in Malmö?
- Malmö municipality has 490 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 103 of the units offer compulsory education, 35 offer upper-secondary education and 304 offer preschool. 330 of the units are municipal and 160 are independent. A total of 70,927 pupils attend schools in Malmö.
- What are the merit values in Malmö?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Malmö is 233.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Videdals privatskolor with 300.5 points.
- Which school in Malmö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bladins gymnasium has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Malmö at 100%. The municipality value is 71.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Malmö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Malmö is 140,833 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 145,194 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Malmö 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 MalmöThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MalmöThe 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 transport58.7% 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: 4,531 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 Malmö compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Malmö
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 Malmö
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Malmö: 101 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Malmö Montessoriskola with Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
101 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Malmö
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Malmö: 34 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bladins gymnasium with Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Municipal average 49, neutral midpoint 50.
34 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Malmö
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affärsgymnasiet Malmö | Upper secondary school | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 240 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Agnesfrids gymnasium | Upper secondary school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 240 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Al-Salamahskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KULTURELLA FÖRENINGEN F VÄLGÖRANDE ÄNDAMÅL | 360 | 31.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alléskolan | Compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 220 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Alléskolan Vintrie | Compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 30 | 26.7% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ängsdals skolor AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5564800836 | 470 | 87.3% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ängslättskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 460 | 92.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ängslättskolan - Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Annebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 450 | 72% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Apelgårdsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 80 | 72.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Apelgårdsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 220 | 79.8% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Augustenborgsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 620 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bäckagårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 520 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Backaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRENINGEN BACKASKOLAN | 240 | 64% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bellevue gymnasium | Upper secondary school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 170 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 810 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergaskolan - Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bladins grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BLADINS SKOLA, STIFTELSEN | 750 | 76.3% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bladins gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BLADINS SKOLA, STIFTELSEN | 270 | 100% | Skolkoll score 75 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bladins International School of Malmö | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | BLADINS SKOLA, STIFTELSEN | 340 | — | No score |
| Boukefs Privatskola | Compulsory school | Hergla Fastighetsbolag AB | 120 | 39.2% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Boukefs Småskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Hergla Fastighetsbolag AB | 50 | 60% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bryggeriets Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | BRYGGERIETS BILDNINGS BYRÅ (BBB) | 200 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bulltoftaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 290 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dammfriskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 610 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dammfriskolan - Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Designgymnasiet Malmö | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 210 | 100% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Djupadalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 500 | 85.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Malmö 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 500 | 90.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Malmö 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 260 | 79% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Einar Hansengymnasiet | Upper secondary school | FOLKUNIVERSITETET STIFTELSEN KURS- VERKSAMHETEN VID LUNDS UNIVERSITET | 240 | 78% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elinelundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 670 | 85.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Europaportens grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Europaportens Skolor AB | 230 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fågelbacksskolan | Compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 600 | 71.9% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fria Läroverken Malmö | Upper secondary school | Watma Group AB | 430 | 66% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 380 | 87.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Geijerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 530 | 83.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Glasbruksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 500 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gottorpskolan | Compulsory school | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 550 | 64.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 260 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gymnasieskolan Gripen | Upper secondary school | Gymnasieskolan Gripen AB | 190 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hermodsdalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 460 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hermodsdalsskolan - Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MALMÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hindby Dibber | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Dibber AS | 70 | 67.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högaholmsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 350 | 69% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Höjaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 460 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holmaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 200 | 49.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holmaskolan - Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MALMÖ KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Husieskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MALMÖ KOMMUN | 300 | 90.7% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hyllie Park Grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Hyllie Park Aktiebolag | 140 | 60% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in MalmöMalmö has 304 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö you | — | 233.9Worse than neighbour average | 71.2%Worse than neighbour average | 140,833 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Burlöv | 5.7 km | 221.3Worse than neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,231 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lomma | 10.4 km | 269.7Better than neighbour average | 82.6%Better than neighbour average | 131,768 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Staffanstorp | 11.5 km | 249.1In line with neighbour average | 77.5%In line with neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Svedala | 14.7 km | 237.3Worse than neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 135,843 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lund | 17.6 km | 251.3In line with neighbour average | 78.8%In line with neighbour average | 149,650 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Vellinge | 18.2 km | 254.4In line with neighbour average | 77.4%In line with neighbour average | 133,602 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 247.2 | 76.8% | 137,480 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 Malmö 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.
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National comparison
See how Malmö municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Malmö
Katrinelundsskolan: Register field changed from false to true
Komvux Malmö 006: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20580 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö ABF: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20580 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö Astar: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20508 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö Hvilan: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20508 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö Jensen: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20580 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö Ro 3: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20580 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö Ro 4: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 21456 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Komvux Malmö ro 7: Address changed from Kungsgatan 44, 20580 Malmö to Kungsgatan 44, 21213 Malmö
Kastanjeskolan: Address changed from Palmgatan 19 B, 21434 Malmö to Rolfsgatan 25b, 21434 Malmö
Alléskolan: Address changed from Lingatan 2, 21537 Malmö to Hyllie boulevard 79, 21845 Malmö
FÖRSKOLAN INNOVITASKOLAN VÄLLINGBY PARK: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
HATTSTUGANS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN KALIX FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN LULEÅS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN NORRTÄLJES FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN RUDAN FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN RÖNNINGE FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN SEGELTORPS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN ST JÖRGEN: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN SÖDERMALMS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN VENDELSÖ FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
INNOVITASKOLAN VISBY FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
MONTESSORI MONDIAL LINKÖPING FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
MONTESSORI MONDIAL NACKA FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
NOBLASKOLAN BREVIK FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
NOBLASKOLAN LÄNNERSTA FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
NOBLASKOLAN MARIASTADEN FÖRSKOLAN: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
NOBLASKOLAN NACKA STRAND FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
NOBLASKOLAN NYA HOVÅS FÖRSKOLA: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
… and 934 older events.
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