Preschool
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Schools in Mölndal municipality
88 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 Mölndal, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 51 preschool, 26 compulsory school, 24 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 Mölndal
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
- 26
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 51
- Municipal
- 72
- Independent
- 16
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.
Mölndal has 88 schools with a merit value of 239.2 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 82.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
88 schools11,649 pupils82.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+1%)
Apply for a place in Mölndal
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Mölndal.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Mölndal 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 Mölndal e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Mölndal
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 239.2) is 10.7 points above the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 82.4%) is 9.1 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 3.8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 10% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 135,724 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Mölndal municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 88
- 72 municipal, 16 independent
- Total pupils
- 11,649
- 26 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 239.2
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 82.4%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Mölndal municipality has 88 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 239.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (82.4%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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→ unchanged
Trend: 238.7 to 239.2, stable2020: 238.7 p2025: 239.2 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +1.4 %
Trend: 81.3 to 82.4, up2020: 81.3 %2025: 82.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +27.7 %
Trend: 106,302 to 135,724, up2020: 106,302 SEK2025: 135,724 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 29,422 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Mölndal
- How many schools are there in Mölndal?
- Mölndal municipality has 88 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 26 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 51 offer preschool. 72 of the units are municipal and 16 are independent. A total of 11,649 pupils attend schools in Mölndal.
- What are the merit values in Mölndal?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Mölndal is 239.2 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Sörgårdsskolan with 262.5 points.
- Which school in Mölndal has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Rävekärrsskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Mölndal at 94.7%. The municipality value is 82.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Mölndal?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Mölndal is 135,724 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 136,519 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Mölndal 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 MölndalThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in MölndalThe 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 transport27.3% 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: 5,720 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 Mölndal compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Mölndal
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 Mölndal
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Mölndal: 24 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kvarnbyskolan with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Municipal average 59, neutral midpoint 50.
24 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Mölndal
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Mölndal: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Franklins gymnasium with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Lowest: Krokslättsgymnasiet Skolenhet 2 with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Mölndal ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Mölndal
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åbybergsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Almåsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 410 | 78.8% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Andénska gymnasiet | Upper secondary school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 90 | 89.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Balltorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 280 | 81.1% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bosgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 220 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brattåsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 210 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eklandaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 410 | 88.9% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fässbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 590 | 80.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Franklins gymnasium | Upper secondary school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 330 | 93.7% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frejagymnasiet – anpassad gymnasieskola Mölndals stad | Adapted upper secondary school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Friskolan Kvarnhjulet | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Friskolan Kvarnhjulet, ekonomisk förening | 210 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| GIS | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class, Upper secondary school | 5592222177 | — | — | No score |
| Glasbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 250 | 89.7% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hallenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 400 | 73.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hällesåkersskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 40 | 88.6% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Mölndal | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 300 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Katrinebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 150 | 85.4% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Krokslättsgymnasiet Skolenhet 1 | Upper secondary school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 370 | 81.3% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Krokslättsgymnasiet Skolenhet 2 | Upper secondary school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 150 | 44.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Krokslättsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 220 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvarnbyskolan | Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 520 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lackarebäcksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 510 | 92.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rävekärrsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 230 | 94.7% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sinntorpsskolan 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 460 | 84.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sinntorpsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 180 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skånhällaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 330 | 82.9% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Solängsskolan resursskola | Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sörgårdsskolan | Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 420 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Streteredsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 430 | 73.6% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Toltorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 240 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Valåsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 100 | 92.9% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | MÖLNDALS KOMMUN | 150 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in MölndalMölndal has 51 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mölndal you | — | 239.2In line with neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 135,724 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Göteborg | 9.5 km | 232.2In line with neighbour average | 74.9%In line with neighbour average | 155,918 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Härryda | 11 km | 242.6Better than neighbour average | 76%In line with neighbour average | 129,230 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Partille | 11.1 km | 233.6In line with neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 130,750 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kungsbacka | 19.3 km | 236.3In line with neighbour average | 77.7%In line with neighbour average | 134,283 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Lerum | 23.4 km | 228.6In line with neighbour average | 75.7%In line with neighbour average | 132,950 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Öckerö | 23.8 km | 223Worse than neighbour average | 79.7%Better than neighbour average | 153,262 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 232.7 | 76.5% | 139,399 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 Mölndal 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 Mölndal municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Mölndal
GIS: School types changed from FKLASS, GR, GY to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GY
GIS: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Solängsskolan resursskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Solängsskolan resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Åbybergsskolan: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
BROSLÄTTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÅFOLKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Krokslättsgymnasiet Skolenhet 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Campus Mölndal Skolenhet 4: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Frejagymnasiet – anpassad gymnasieskola Mölndals stad: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Krokslättsgymnasiet Skolenhet 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Andénska gymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
BROSLÄTTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SMÅFOLKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BROSLÄTTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET MULLEBO: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
SMÅFOLKETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
GIS: Renamed from Gothenburg International School (GIS) to GIS
GIS: Renamed from Gothenburg International School (GIS) to GIS
GIS: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Andénska gymnasiet: Address changed from Mölndals Torg 2, 43130 Mölndal to Mölndals Torg 4, 43130 Mölndal
BROSLÄTTS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET MULLEBO: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA VILJASKOLAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 142 older events.
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