Schools in Mullsjö municipality
10 active school units in Mullsjö, Jönköpings län. The three most common school forms: 5 preschool, 4 after-school care, 4 compulsory school (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Mullsjö has 10 schools with an average merit value of 203.9, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 74.3% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Mullsjö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 37.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (203.9) is 24.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -17 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3.1 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 6% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Mullsjö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Mullsjö municipality has 10 schools with an average merit value of 203.9 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Mullsjö underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Mullsjö over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 37.1 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3.1 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 28,402 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 10 schools in Mullsjö
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJÖRKSÄTERS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Mullsjö kommun | 67 | 45.8% |
| Gunnarsbo ABC | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Mullsjö kommun | 140 | 79.8% |
| Gunnarsboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | Mullsjö kommun | 260 | 74.3% |
| KRONÄNGS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Mullsjö kommun | 74 | 44.5% |
| Kronängsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Mullsjö kommun | 130 | 76.8% |
| Mullsjö anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Mullsjö kommun | — | — |
| SANDHEMS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Mullsjö kommun | 47 | 54.1% |
| SKOGSGLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Mullsjö kommun | 89 | 38% |
| TROLLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Mullsjö kommun | 119 | 50.7% |
| Trollehöjdskolan | Compulsory school | Mullsjö kommun | 300 | 66.3% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Mullsjö (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 Mullsjö, 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 Mullsjö.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Mullsjö.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trollehöjdskolan | 204 | 221 | -17.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trollehöjdskolan | Mullsjö kommun | 203.9 | -17.0 | 66.3% | 300 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Mullsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Mullsjö
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Mullsjö, based on 5 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Guardians)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Mullsjö municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Mullsjö sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Mullsjö
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Mullsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Mullsjö 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 Mullsjö (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Mullsjö
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Mullsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Mullsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Mullsjö (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 Mullsjö (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Mullsjö (2024).
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 Mullsjö 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 Mullsjö.
Mullsjö 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 Mullsjö with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Mullsjö 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullsjö you | 203.9 | 72.5% | 138,158 SEK | 54.7% | -17.0 |
| Vaggeryd | 200.4 | 72.7% | 142,531 SEK | 72.5% | -16.0 |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% | +0.8 |
| Sävsjö | 212.3 | 64.9% | 139,283 SEK | 69.4% | +3.5 |
| Värnamo | 223.7 | 70.3% | 145,308 SEK | 62.8% | +2.8 |
| Vetlanda | 205.3 | 62.3% | 144,674 SEK | 72.3% | -12.0 |
| Tranås | 215.3 | 73.4% | 159,647 SEK | 71.1% | -5.0 |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 65.4% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% | -10.0 |
| Peer average | 211.9 | 67.9% | 146,809 SEK | 68.1% | -5.1 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jönköpings län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B4
Mullsjö belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Mullsjö compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Mullsjö belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullsjö | 203.9 | 72.5% | 138,158 SEK | 54.7% |
| Alvesta | 209.3 | 68.3% | 142,053 SEK | 65.1% |
| Aneby | 223.6 | 64.3% | 141,549 SEK | 72% |
| Bjurholm | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% |
| Bjuv | 190 | 63% | 151,037 SEK | 64.3% |
| Eslöv | 224.3 | 79.1% | 140,361 SEK | 69.4% |
| Forshaga | 210.4 | 75.8% | 137,783 SEK | 72.3% |
| Färgelanda | 200.5 | 65.6% | 173,809 SEK | 72.3% |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Mullsjö
- How many schools are there in Mullsjö?
- Mullsjö municipality has 10 active school units: 4 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 10 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,226 pupils attend schools in Mullsjö.
- What are the merit values in Mullsjö?
- The average year-9 merit value in Mullsjö is 203.9 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Trollehöjdskolan with 203.9 points.
- Which school in Mullsjö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gunnarsbo ABC has the highest share of qualified teachers in Mullsjö at 79.8%. The municipal average is 74.3%.
- How much does a school place cost in Mullsjö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Mullsjö is 138,158 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 133,611 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Mullsjö?
- Student health services in Mullsjö cost 5,953 SEK per pupil (2025). 78.5% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 48.3%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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