Schools in Mellerud municipality
17 active school units in Mellerud, Västra Götalands län. The three most common school forms: 6 compulsory school, 6 preschool, 5 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Mellerud has 17 schools with an average merit value of 197.2, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.3% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Mellerud
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (197.2) is 31.3 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 14.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +9.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 13% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Mellerud municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Mellerud municipality has 17 schools with an average merit value of 197.2 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Mellerud underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Mellerud over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 14.8 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 9.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 22,195 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 17 schools in Mellerud
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÅSEBRO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 74 | 55.8% |
| Åsebro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Melleruds kommun | 90 | 85.3% |
| Dahlstiernska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | Melleruds kommun | 130 | 53.7% |
| Fagerlidsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Melleruds kommun | 80 | 88.2% |
| Karolinerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Melleruds kommun | 170 | 70.4% |
| KROPPEFJÄLLS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 70 | 67.2% |
| LUNDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 86 | 66.5% |
| MARKUSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 73 | 44.7% |
| Melleruds anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Melleruds kommun | — | — |
| Nordalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Melleruds kommun | 240 | 78.7% |
| Rådaskolan 1 | Compulsory school | Melleruds kommun | — | — |
| Rådaskolan 2 | Compulsory school | Melleruds kommun | 280 | 57.4% |
| TALLÅSENSFÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 15 | 21.1% |
| Vuxenutbildningen | Adult education | Melleruds kommun | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen/Särvux | Adult education | Melleruds kommun | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen/SFI | Adult education | Melleruds kommun | — | — |
| YMERS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Melleruds kommun | 40 | 75% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Mellerud (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 Mellerud, 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 (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Mellerud.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Mellerud (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rådaskolan 2 | 197 | 206 | -9.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rådaskolan 2 | Melleruds kommun | 197.2 | -9.0 | 57.4% | 280 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Mellerud (2025).
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 Mellerud (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Mellerud 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 Mellerud (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 Mellerud (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Mellerud (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Mellerud
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Mellerud (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Mellerud (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Mellerud (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2025).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Mellerud (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Mellerud (2022).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Mellerud 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 Mellerud.
Mellerud 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 Mellerud with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Mellerud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellerud you | 197.2 | 71.6% | 155,264 SEK | 74.1% | -9.0 |
| Svenljunga | 197 | 70.6% | 155,229 SEK | 68.9% | -6.0 |
| Götene | 202.3 | 70.2% | 149,475 SEK | 67.2% | -13.0 |
| Vara | 203.6 | 71.5% | 146,378 SEK | 61.9% | -9.0 |
| Munkedal | 203.3 | 68% | 159,963 SEK | 53.9% | -16.0 |
| Åmål | 204.3 | 74.2% | 161,470 SEK | 73.4% | -13.0 |
| Mark | 207 | 71.1% | 160,232 SEK | 71.6% | -16.5 |
| Tanum | 205.1 | 67.7% | 147,592 SEK | 64.9% | -12.5 |
| Peer average | 203.2 | 70.5% | 154,334 SEK | 66% | -12.3 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town
Benchmark vs SCB group C7
Mellerud belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. Here is how Mellerud compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Mellerud belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellerud | 197.2 | 71.6% | 155,264 SEK | 74.1% |
| Arboga | 226.7 | 72.1% | 138,550 SEK | 58.2% |
| Boxholm | 224.5 | 79.6% | 164,524 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bromölla | 203 | 75.2% | 145,712 SEK | 67.9% |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 76.1% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 65.4% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% |
| Emmaboda | 216.4 | 77.7% | 181,122 SEK | 64.3% |
| Essunga | 177.6 | 69.3% | 162,716 SEK | 81.3% |
| Fagersta | 206.3 | 56% | 146,282 SEK | 54.1% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Mellerud
- How many schools are there in Mellerud?
- Mellerud municipality has 17 active school units: 6 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 17 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,348 pupils attend schools in Mellerud.
- What are the merit values in Mellerud?
- The average year-9 merit value in Mellerud is 197.2 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Rådaskolan 2 with 197.2 points.
- Which school in Mellerud has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Fagerlidsskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Mellerud at 88.2%. The municipal average is 72.3%.
- How much does a school place cost in Mellerud?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Mellerud is 155,264 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 143,319 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Mellerud?
- Student health services in Mellerud cost 5,615 SEK per pupil (2025). 63.2% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 39.2%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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