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Schools in Nacka municipality

150 active school units in Nacka, Stockholms län. The three most common school forms: 91 preschool, 38 after-school care, 38 compulsory school (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Nacka has 150 schools with an average merit value of 266.9, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.9% (above the national average of 73.3%).

150 schools 26,999 pupils 78.9% qualified teachers Growing municipality (+1.4%)

Summary — Nacka

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Nacka municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

150 Active schools 65 municipal, 85 independent
26,999 Total pupils 38 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
266.9 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 15 schools (national avg: 228.5)
78.9% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
116,520 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
15.1 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
2.3 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 2)

Nacka municipality has 150 schools with an average merit value of 266.9 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Nacka outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Nacka compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
1/7 Merit value
2/7 Qual. teachers
1/7 Cost/pupil

All 150 schools in Nacka

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
ALABASTERNS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 64 42.7%
ÄLTA GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 49 34.1%
Älta resursskola After-school care, Compulsory school Nacka kommun 30 61%
Älta skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Nacka kommun 460 84.2%
ÄLTADALENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 161 39.1%
AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA BOO Preschool Amadeus Förskolor AB 33 —
AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA LIDINGÖ Preschool Amadeus Förskola Lidingö AB 9 —
AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA NACKA Preschool Amadeus Förskola Nacka AB 27 34.2%
AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA SOLSTRÅLEN Preschool Amadeus Förskola Älta AB 28 4%
AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA TÄBY Preschool Amadeus Förskola Täby AB 7 —
AMADEUS TRUBADUREN Preschool Amadeus Förskolor AB 14 —
ÄNGSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Pysslingen Förskolor AB 27 15.3%
BÄCKALIDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 80 41.5%
BACKEBO FÖRSKOLA Preschool Backeboskolan Ekonomisk Förening 32 22.5%
Backeboskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Backeboskolan ekonomisk förening 150 77.6%
BAGARSJÖNS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 58 33.5%
BÅGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Unike Förskolor AB 88 28.7%
BARKBÅTENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Förskolebåten AB 32 52.1%
BERGATROLLETS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV Preschool Daghemsföreningen Lansen Ekonomisk Förening 36 21.1%
BERGUDDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 46 35%
Björknäs anpassade grund- och gymnasieskola Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, After-school care Nacka kommun — —
BJÖRKNÄS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 93 36.6%
Björknässkolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Nacka kommun 720 74%
BOO GÅRDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 138 38.2%
Boo Gårds skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Nacka kommun 740 83.8%
Borgvallaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Nacka kommun 140 87.2%
CHRYSOLITENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 87 34.7%
DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN GRÖNA DALEN Preschool Davi Skolan Aktiebolag 69 23.3%
DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN KARL-GERHARD Preschool Davi Skolan Aktiebolag 44 34.7%
DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN Preschool Davi Skolan Aktiebolag 44 20.9%
Da Vinciskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Davi Skolan Aktiebolag 100 76%
Designgymnasiet Sickla Upper secondary school Designgymnasiet i Sverige AB 270 98.5%
DIBBER ÄLTA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 35 12.5%
DIBBER DAGGKÅPAN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 44 39.9%
DIBBER FINNBODA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 108 41.9%
DIBBER HENRIKSDAL FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 77 32.9%
Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class Dibber Inspira AB — —
DIBBER NEGLINGE GÅRD FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 79 6.9%
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 1 Upper secondary school DBGY Kronan AB 620 70.4%
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 2 Upper secondary school NTI Gymnasiet Macro AB 100 98.5%
Duvnäs skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Nacka kommun 180 70.4%
Ebba Brahe Gymnasium Upper secondary school Ebba Braheskolan AB 360 89.2%
Ebba Braheskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ebba Braheskolan AB 520 74.2%
EBBA BRAHESKOLANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ebba Braheskolan AB 80 20.8%
EKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Famnen Förskolor Kommanditbolag 34 31.5%
Eklidens skola Compulsory school Nacka kommun 840 89.4%
EKLUNDA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nacka kommun 73 42.1%
EKNÄS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Unike Förskolor AB 63 25.6%
Ektorps anpassade grundskola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities Nacka kommun — —
Ektorps skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Nacka kommun 400 83.1%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

264.1 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
80.9% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
116,520 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
87.6% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Nacka (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
264.1 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 242.2)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
259.1 / 271.5
Passing all subjects year 9
87.6%
Passing mathematics
95.5%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
74.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
75.3%
Parents with post-secondary education
83.1%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
80.9% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 74 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
83.2% / 76%
Pupils per teacher
14.2

Source: Kolada.

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Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Nacka, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
80.9% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+5.0 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 82% (linear extrapolation, +0.8 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
13,401
Municipal / independent share
65.9% / 34.1%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
116,520 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 135,533.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
118,540 SEK/pupil
Teaching
70,027 SEK/pupil
Premises
20,554 SEK/pupil
Student health
3,553 SEK/pupil
School meals
6,607 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,055 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Nacka.

Student health (compulsory)
3,553 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
3,028 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
66.4%
Easy to access help, year 8
60.3%
Safety at school
85.4%
Study environment (studiero)
49.6%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Nacka (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
13.2%
Swedish as a second language
1.7%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
97.8%
Passed SvA, year 9
78.1%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.8%

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.

+14.9 Average residual (merit value) for 15 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: +15.8 2024/25: +14.9
School Actual Model Residual
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola 280 235 +44.0
JENSEN grundskola Sickla 285 249 +37.0
Ebba Braheskolan 290 256 +35.0
Boo Gårds skola 275 248 +27.0
Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo 278 258 +20.0
Saltsjöbadens samskola 260 241 +19.0
Myrsjöskolan 257 240 +17.0
Stavsborgsskolan 260 247 +13.0
Eklidens skola 266 255 +11.0
Kunskapsskolan Nacka 263 252 +11.0
Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden 278 266 +11.0
Björknässkolan 254 245 +9.0
Internationella Engelska Skolan Nacka 259 251 +8.0
Idunskolan Östra Stockholms Waldorfskola 264 263 +1.0
Montessori Mondial Nacka 236 248 -12.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Ebba Braheskolan Ebba Braheskolan AB 290.2 +35.0 74.2% 520
JENSEN grundskola Sickla Jensen Education College AB 285.1 +37.0 76.3% 540
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola Nacka Idrottsgrundskola AB 279.6 +44.0 47.3% 310
Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB 278.1 +20.0 77.3% 760
Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag 277.8 +11.0 77.8% 270
Boo Gårds skola Nacka kommun 274.5 +27.0 83.8% 740
Eklidens skola Nacka kommun 265.7 +11.0 89.4% 840
Idunskolan Östra Stockholms Waldorfskola Idunstiftelsen För Waldorfpedagogik 263.8 +1.0 — 200
Kunskapsskolan Nacka Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag 262.9 +11.0 93.1% 340
Stavsborgsskolan Nacka kommun 259.9 +13.0 80.7% 650

School ranking — Nacka

All 15 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Ebba Braheskolan 290.2 +35.0 74.2% 520
JENSEN grundskola Sickla 285.1 +37.0 76.3% 540
Nacka Idrottsgrundskola 279.6 +44.0 47.3% 310
Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo 278.1 +20.0 77.3% 760
Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden 277.8 +11.0 77.8% 270
Boo Gårds skola 274.5 +27.0 83.8% 740
Eklidens skola 265.7 +11.0 89.4% 840
Idunskolan Östra Stockholms Waldorfskola 263.8 +1.0 – 200
Kunskapsskolan Nacka 262.9 +11.0 93.1% 340
Stavsborgsskolan 259.9 +13.0 80.7% 650
Saltsjöbadens samskola 259.5 +19.0 – 840
Internationella Engelska Skolan Nacka 258.9 +8.0 – 930
Myrsjöskolan 257.2 +17.0 91.8% 1,020
Björknässkolan 254.2 +9.0 74% 720
Montessori Mondial Nacka 236 -12.0 63.2% 80

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Nacka (2025).

Number of pupils
120
Share of compulsory school pupils
0.8%
Cost per pupil
645,709 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
5.8

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -3.2%
2020: 272.7 p 2025: 264.1 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +6.6%
2020: 75.9 % 2025: 80.9 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +13.8%
2020: 102,352 SEK 2024: 116,520 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -1.6%
2020: 13,624 2025: 13,401
Independent share ↑ +12.5%
2020: 30.3 % 2025: 34.1 %
Pupils per teacher ↑ +0.7%
2020: 14.1 2025: 14.2
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +37.2%
2020: 2,589 SEK 2024: 3,553 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +10.1%
2022: 60.3 % 2025: 66.4 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +22.3%
2022: 49.3 % 2025: 60.3 %
Safety ↑ +4.4%
2022: 81.8 % 2025: 85.4 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Nacka

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Nacka, based on 11 schools with survey data.

77% Safety (national: 78.3%)
56.7% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Nacka municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

6.1 2023 6.2 2024 5.9 2025
Stable (-0.2 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Nacka sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Rytmus Stockholm 84% US yr 2 #2 Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 2 81% US yr 2 #3 Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 1 78% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#11 Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola 73% yr 8 #10 Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden 75% yr 8 #9 Kunskapsskolan Nacka 75% yr 8

Safety per school in Nacka

Rytmus Stockholm 84 Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 2 81 Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Nacka 1 78 Internationella Engelska Skolan Nacka 77 Montessori Mondial Nacka 76 Noblaskolan Lännersta 76 Noblaskolan Nacka Strand 76 Noblaskolan Saltsjö-Boo 76 Kunskapsskolan Nacka 75 Kunskapsskolan Saltsjöbaden 75 Dibber Nacka anpassad grundskola 73

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Nacka (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
4,805
Graduating within 3 years
82.4% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
78.8% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
88.5% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
108,296 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
15.5 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
16.9
Municipal upper-secondary cost
99,212 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
4,775 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
8.5%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
12%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
85.9%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +10.6%
2020: 97,931 SEK 2024: 108,296 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +7.2%
2020: 76.9 % 2025: 82.4 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -1.4%
2020: 89.8 % 2025: 88.5 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +46.6%
2020: 2,065 SEK 2024: 3,028 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +8.1%
2020: 72.9 % 2025: 78.8 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Nacka going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
78.8% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
87.3% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
37.2% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
82.4% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Nacka (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
4,806
Ages 16–18 (2030)
4,601 (-4.3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
15,028
Ages 6–15 (2030)
14,315 (-4.7%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
6,534
Total school age (2035)
23,964

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 Nacka (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
3,746
Cost per FTE student
47,181 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
76.4%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
73.5%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
100%
Net cost basic adult edu.
85 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
171 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Nacka (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
562
Cost per FTE student
128 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
85.4%
Teachers with licence
64.1%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Nacka

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
5,909
Preschool units
95 (35 municipal, 60 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
15.9 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.5 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.4 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
31.8% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
30.8% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Nacka (2024).

Cost per child
38,257 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
6,599
Children per FTE
19 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
21.9% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
61.3% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
93.7% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Nacka (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
136
Share of children 1–5
1.8%
Cost per enrolled child
182,290 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Nacka (2025).

Open preschool units
5
Open preschool FTEs
9.5

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↓ -8%
2020: 41,577 SEK 2024: 38,257 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +3.9%
2020: 59 % 2025: 61.3 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Nacka (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
10.6%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Nacka (2024).

Initiated child investigations
15.5 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
4.6 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,462 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Nacka (2025).

Total population
113,730
Population change
1.4%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
6,808
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
13,758
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
4,894
Higher education 25–64
45.6%
Foreign-born 20–64
26.3%
16–24 not in work/education
5.3%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Nacka (2024).

Single without children
34.5%
Single with children
6.7%
Couple without children
21.1%
Couple with children
28.1%
Other households
9.6%
Total number of households
47,882

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Nacka you — 266.9 78.9% 116,520 SEK 26,999
Lidingö 6.7 km 258.1 75.6% 129,633 SEK 8,544
Tyresö 9.5 km 240.1 72.8% 129,171 SEK 8,513
Värmdö 11 km 246.7 80.9% 135,200 SEK 8,977
Stockholm 11.3 km 245.5 78.3% 157,536 SEK 181,951
Solna 13.3 km 227.9 74% 122,099 SEK 11,863
Vaxholm 13.7 km 263.1 77% 150,976 SEK 1,690
Neighbour avg. 246.9 76.4% 137,436 SEK 36,923
Merit value year 9
Nacka
266.9
Vaxholm
263.1
Lidingö
258.1
Värmdö
246.7
Stockholm
245.5
Tyresö
240.1
Solna
227.9
Qualified teachers
Värmdö
80.9%
Nacka
78.9%
Stockholm
78.3%
Vaxholm
77%
Lidingö
75.6%
Solna
74%
Tyresö
72.8%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Nacka (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.2 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
13 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
76%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↑ +7.7%
2020: 1.3 % 2025: 1.4 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +6%
2020: 5 % 2024: 5.3 %
Newly arrived ↓ -14.3%
2020: 1.4 2025: 1.2

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Nacka (2025).

Municipal tax rate
17.9%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
30.3%
Tax base
377,041 SEK/capita
Annual result
3,646 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
5.8%
Solidity
41.4%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Nacka (2024).

Assistance households
0.8 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
1.1%
Assistance months (avg)
40.7
Net cost economic assistance
482 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Nacka. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,055 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
4,775 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Nacka.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
16.2%
Completed dwellings
8 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
99.4%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
90.5%
Rental
15%
Cooperative
40.6%
Owner-occupied
40.7%
Cars in traffic
35,245

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↓ -2.7%
2020: 18.4 % 2025: 17.9 %
Economic assistance ↓ -52.9%
2020: 1.7 2024: 0.8
Overcrowding ↓ -10.5%
2020: 18.1 % 2025: 16.2 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Nacka (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
9,985 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
592 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
156 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
659 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Nacka (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
5,416 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.8

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Nacka (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
5.5%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
30.8% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6%
Sick leave 30–49 years
4.9%
Sick leave >49 years
6%
Stress-related sick leave
0.4% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Nacka (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
21.3%
Number of pupils
4,575
Average pupil fee
2,818 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
571 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Nacka (2024).

Loans per capita
5.2 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
7.1 per capita
Active borrowers
30.9%
Media allocation
461 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Nacka (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
1 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
31.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -13.8%
2020: 24.7 % 2024: 21.3 %
Reported crimes ↓ -3.5%
2020: 10,348.9 2025: 9,984.9
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +27.7%
2020: 8.3 % 2024: 10.6 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -16.7%
2020: 1.2 t 2023: 1 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +187.3%
2020: 31.5 % 2024: 90.5 %
Total sick leave ↓ -27.6%
2020: 7.6 % 2025: 5.5 %
Stress-related cases ↓ -20%
2020: 0.5 % 2024: 0.4 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -24%
2020: 4,930 2024: 3,746
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +5.2%
2020: 44,842 SEK 2024: 47,181 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +5.1%
2020: 72.7 % 2024: 76.4 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +1.7%
2020: 72.3 % 2024: 73.5 %
SFI pupils ↓ -25.4%
2020: 753 2024: 562
SFI course D pass rate ↓ -12.9%
2020: 98.1 % 2024: 85.4 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Nacka with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 75.9%
2025 (latest) 80.9%
Forecast 2027 82% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 74%
National avg 73.3%

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 Nacka.

Cost per pupil
116,520 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
264.1 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
2.3 (national avg: 1.6)

Nacka achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Nacka with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Nacka 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
Nacka you 264.1 80.9% 116,520 SEK 82.4% +14.9
Täby 260.3 74.7% 123,225 SEK 83.5% +3.0
Lidingö 269.8 75.6% 129,633 SEK 81.4% +14.4
Danderyd 278.9 81.5% 130,392 SEK 85.6% +18.7
Sundbyberg 251.9 76.1% 134,674 SEK 71.2% +12.0
Solna 245.6 73.8% 122,099 SEK 72.4% -5.9
Sollentuna 258.7 75.7% 140,494 SEK 79.8% +18.4
Värmdö 245.4 80.2% 135,200 SEK 78.7% +12.0
Peer average 258.7 76.8% 130,817 SEK 78.9% +10.4

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
TäbyLidingöDanderydSundbybergSolna
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
TäbyLidingöDanderydSundbybergSolna
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
TäbyLidingöDanderydSundbybergSolna
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
TäbyLidingöDanderydSundbybergSolna

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Stockholms län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city

Benchmark vs SCB group A2

Nacka belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Nacka compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.

Nacka vs SCB group A2 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Nacka Group median
Merit value 264.1 (median: 236.3)
92th
Qualified teachers 80.9 (median: 74.8)
90th
Students/teacher 14.2 (median: 13)
8th
Cost/pupil 116519.8 (median: 134673.5)
99th
Graduating 3 yrs 82.4 (median: 74.9)
87th
All subjects passed 87.6 (median: 76.6)
87th
⭐ Best in group for cost/pupil
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Nacka belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Nacka 264.1 80.9% 116,520 SEK 82.4%
Ale 224.5 75.2% 144,373 SEK 73.1%
Alingsås 219.9 72.1% 127,517 SEK 72.7%
Bollebygd 212.8 75.9% 146,479 SEK 82.3%
Botkyrka 232.3 72.3% 139,751 SEK 63.8%
Burlöv 221.3 63.6% 135,891 SEK 58.8%
Danderyd 278.9 81.5% 130,392 SEK 85.6%
Ekerö 247.2 74.1% 132,541 SEK 77.5%
Haninge 210.8 69% 138,924 SEK 63.4%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Nacka

How many schools are there in Nacka?
Nacka municipality has 150 active school units: 38 compulsory schools and 14 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 65 are municipal and 85 are independent. A total of 26,999 pupils attend schools in Nacka.
What are the merit values in Nacka?
The average year-9 merit value in Nacka is 266.9 points (based on 15 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Ebba Braheskolan with 290.2 points.
Which school in Nacka has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Rytmus Stockholm has the highest share of qualified teachers in Nacka at 99.6%. The municipal average is 78.9%.
How much does a school place cost in Nacka?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nacka is 116,520 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 118,540 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Nacka?
Student health services in Nacka cost 3,553 SEK per pupil (2024). 66.4% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 60.3%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Nacka municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Nacka place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Nacka

  1. AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA BOO: Renamed from Förskola 493482 to AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA BOO

  2. AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA LIDINGÖ: Renamed from Förskola 317522 to AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA LIDINGÖ

  3. AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA NACKA: Renamed from Förskola 192058 to AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA NACKA

  4. AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA SOLSTRÅLEN: Renamed from Förskola 716998 to AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA SOLSTRÅLEN

  5. AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA TÄBY: Renamed from Förskola 807423 to AMADEUS FÖRSKOLA TÄBY

  6. AMADEUS TRUBADUREN: Renamed from Förskola 877218 to AMADEUS TRUBADUREN

  7. BACKEBO FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 954655 to BACKEBO FÖRSKOLA

  8. BARKBÅTENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 646558 to BARKBÅTENS FÖRSKOLA

  9. BERGATROLLETS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Renamed from Förskola 709442 to BERGATROLLETS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV

  10. DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN GRÖNA DALEN: Renamed from Förskola 425851 to DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN GRÖNA DALEN

  11. DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN KARL-GERHARD: Renamed from Förskola 341481 to DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN KARL-GERHARD

  12. DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN: Renamed from Förskola 233464 to DA VINCIFÖRSKOLAN PÄRLAN

  13. DIBBER DAGGKÅPAN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 987605 to DIBBER DAGGKÅPAN FÖRSKOLA

  14. DIBBER FINNBODA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 560829 to DIBBER FINNBODA FÖRSKOLA

  15. DIBBER HENRIKSDAL FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 345437 to DIBBER HENRIKSDAL FÖRSKOLA

  16. DIBBER NEGLINGE GÅRD FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 185729 to DIBBER NEGLINGE GÅRD FÖRSKOLA

  17. DIBBER ÄLTA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 885626 to DIBBER ÄLTA FÖRSKOLA

  18. EBBA BRAHESKOLANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 644831 to EBBA BRAHESKOLANS FÖRSKOLA

  19. EKENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 859733 to EKENS FÖRSKOLA

  20. FÖRSKOLAN GULDKLIMPAR LEKLABBET: Renamed from Förskola 398841 to FÖRSKOLAN GULDKLIMPAR LEKLABBET

  21. FÖRSKOLAN VETENSKAPARNA: Renamed from Förskola 778643 to FÖRSKOLAN VETENSKAPARNA

  22. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LEKIS FÖR FRÖNA: Renamed from Förskola 882768 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET LEKIS FÖR FRÖNA

  23. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET VIKDALENS BARN EKONOMISKA FÖR: Renamed from Förskola 191361 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET VIKDALENS BARN EKONOMISKA FÖR

  24. GULDKLIMPAR HUMLAN: Renamed from Förskola 684141 to GULDKLIMPAR HUMLAN

  25. I UR OCH SKUR BLÅBÄRET: Renamed from Förskola 941889 to I UR OCH SKUR BLÅBÄRET

  26. I UR OCH SKUR BOOMULLARNA: Renamed from Förskola 500514 to I UR OCH SKUR BOOMULLARNA

  27. JENSEN FÖRSKOLA NOBELBERGET: Renamed from Förskola 992331 to JENSEN FÖRSKOLA NOBELBERGET

  28. KUL FÖRSKOLA I BOO: Renamed from Förskola 362916 to KUL FÖRSKOLA I BOO

  29. PINGVINENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 408248 to PINGVINENS FÖRSKOLA

  30. SPIGGENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 251668 to SPIGGENS FÖRSKOLA

… and 33 older events.

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