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 Mark municipality
66 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 Mark, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 32 preschool, 23 compulsory school, 21 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 Mark
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
- 23
- Upper secondary
- 7
- Preschools
- 32
- Municipal
- 59
- Independent
- 7
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.
Mark has 66 schools with a merit value of 207 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
66 schools6,504 pupils71.1% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Mark
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Mark.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Mark 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.
Go to Mark e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Mark
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 207) is 21.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 8.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 16.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.1%) is 2.2 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 160,232 SEK) is 11% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Mark municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 66
- 59 municipal, 7 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,504
- 23 compulsory, 7 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 207
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.1%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Mark municipality has 66 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 207 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.1%, 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↓ -4.1 %
Trend: 215.8 to 207, down2020: 215.8 p2025: 207 p
Merit values have decreased by 8.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.6 %
Trend: 68 to 71.1, up2020: 68 %2025: 71.1 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +35.8 %
Trend: 117,964 to 160,232, up2020: 117,964 SEK2025: 160,232 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 42,269 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Mark
- How many schools are there in Mark?
- Mark municipality has 66 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 23 of the units offer compulsory education, 7 offer upper-secondary education and 32 offer preschool. 59 of the units are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 6,504 pupils attend schools in Mark.
- What are the merit values in Mark?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Mark is 207 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Leteboskolan with 227.1 points.
- Which school in Mark has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Strömma Naturbrukscentrum has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Mark at 100%. The municipality value is 71.1% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Mark?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Mark is 160,232 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 157,353 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Mark 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 MarkThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MarkThe 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 transport23.3% 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: 6,090 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 Mark compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Mark
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 Mark
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Mark: 22 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Ubbhultskolan with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 53, neutral midpoint 50.
22 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Mark
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Mark: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Strömma Naturbrukscentrum with Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Lowest: Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2 with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Mark
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG Lyckeskolan | Adapted compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| AG Stommenskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MARKS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ängskolan | Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 280 | 77.1% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björketorpskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 20 | — | No score |
| Björketorpskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 40 | 80.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fotskälskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 90 | 85.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fritslaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 310 | 57.6% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hyssnaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 130 | 85.8% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Leteboskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Letebo Utbildning AB | 140 | 60.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lyckeskolan | Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 550 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet A | Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 180 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B1 | Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 130 | 56.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2 | Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 160 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet C | Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 290 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet D | Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 190 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet E | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | MARKS KOMMUN | 60 | — | No score |
| Montessoriskolan Pärlan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5565933503 | 90 | 24.6% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örbyskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 140 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Örbyskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 150 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öxabäckskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 70 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Parkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 120 | 69.5% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sätilaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 250 | 69% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sätilaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 270 | 72.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjöbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 130 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stommenskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 140 | 84.7% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stommenskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 110 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömma Naturbrukscentrum | Upper secondary school | Strömma Naturbrukscentrum AB | 190 | 100% | Skolkoll score 71 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 150 | 76.7% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 190 | 87.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tingvallaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | MARKS KOMMUN | 270 | 77% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torestorpskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 100 | 52.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ubbhultskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MARKS KOMMUN | 10 | 91.6% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
Preschools in MarkMark has 32 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark you | — | 207Worse than neighbour average | 71.1%Worse than neighbour average | 160,232 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Bollebygd | 21.8 km | 212.8Worse than neighbour average | 75.9%In line with neighbour average | 146,479 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Svenljunga | 27.2 km | 197Worse than neighbour average | 70.6%Worse than neighbour average | 155,229 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Härryda | 31.7 km | 242.6Better than neighbour average | 76%In line with neighbour average | 129,230 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kungsbacka | 33.9 km | 236.3Better than neighbour average | 77.7%Better than neighbour average | 134,283 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Borås | 37 km | 218In line with neighbour average | 69.9%Worse than neighbour average | 138,648 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lerum | 38.4 km | 228.6In line with neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 132,950 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 222.5 | 74.3% | 139,470 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 Mark 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 Mark municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Mark
Komvux: Renamed from Vuxenutbildningen i Mark to Komvux
Komvux: Operating name changed from Vuxenutbildningen i Mark to Komvux
RAMDALENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SÄTILA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RAMDALENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SÄTILA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RAMDALENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SÄTILA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
RAMDALENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SÄTILA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Ängskolan: Address changed from Gästgivaregatan 7, 51161 Skene to Sommargatan 3, 51161 Skene
Björketorpskolan 4-6: Renamed from Björketorpsskolan 4-6 to Björketorpskolan 4-6
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet E: Renamed from AG Marks gymnasieskola to Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet E
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet E: School types changed from GYAN to GY, GYAN
Björketorpskolan 4-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Björketorpskolan 4-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-04
Björketorpskolan F-3: Renamed from Björketorpskolan to Björketorpskolan F-3
Björketorpskolan F-3: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-07-01
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-07-01
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B1: Renamed from Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B to Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B1
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2: Renamed from Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet F to Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet B2
Marks Gymnasieskola, enhet E: Renamed from Marks Gymnasiesärskola to AG Marks gymnasieskola
AG Lyckeskolan: Renamed from Lyckeskolan grundsär to AG Lyckeskolan
AG Stommenskolan: Renamed from Stommenskolan grundsär to AG Stommenskolan
Strömma Naturbrukscentrum: Operating name changed from unknown name to Strömma Naturbrukscentrum AB
Leteboskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Leteboskolan
Komvux: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildningen i Mark
… and 108 older events.
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