Schools in Nordanstig municipality
18 active school units in Nordanstig, Gävleborgs län. Most common school forms: 9 preschool, 7 after-school care, 7 compulsory school (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Nordanstig municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Nordanstig (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Nordanstig, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Nordanstig.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | 195 | 211 | -16.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosiannaskolan | Stiftelsen Nordanstigs Kristna Center | 207.3 | — | 23.7% | 70 |
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | Nordanstigs kommun | 194.6 | -16.0 | 59% | 450 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Nordanstig (2024).
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 Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Nordanstig going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Nordanstig (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Nordanstig
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Nordanstig (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordanstig | — | 201 | 56.9% | 11.6 | 18 |
| Hudiksvall | 23.5 km | 212.1 | 61.1% | 11.2 | 64 |
| Sundsvall | 47.5 km | 223.1 | 53.9% | 12.6 | 151 |
| Ljusdal | 59.1 km | 207.6 | 48.2% | 9.6 | 42 |
| Timrå | 63.3 km | 210.6 | 65.2% | 10.6 | 30 |
| Söderhamn | 73.6 km | 208.8 | 54.3% | 12.2 | 40 |
| Bollnäs | 74.9 km | 208.9 | 59.1% | 11 | 49 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Nordanstig (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Nordanstig. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Nordanstig.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Nordanstig (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Nordanstig (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Nordanstig (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Nordanstig 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 Nordanstig.
Nordanstig 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 Nordanstig with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Nordanstig 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordanstig you | 191.3 | 59.2% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% | -16.0 |
| Ljusdal | 204.8 | 62.2% | 153,899 SEK | 64.3% | -10.0 |
| Sandviken | 209 | 59.4% | 153,355 SEK | 65.5% | -5.2 |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 60.3% | 162,213 SEK | 65.5% | 0.0 |
| Ockelbo | 204.8 | 55.9% | 169,376 SEK | 56.1% | -6.0 |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% | -7.5 |
| Söderhamn | 220.1 | 56.5% | 139,760 SEK | 66.1% | +5.0 |
| Hudiksvall | 215.9 | 69.5% | 138,735 SEK | 71.1% | -8.2 |
| Peer average | 211.3 | 61.5% | 152,002 SEK | 64.7% | -4.6 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Gävleborgs län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Pendlingskommun nära mindre stad/tätort
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Nordanstig belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Pendlingskommun nära mindre stad/tätort: kommun där minst 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en mindre stad/tätort. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordanstig | 191.3 | 59.2% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% |
| Arboga | 226.7 | 70.6% | 138,550 SEK | 58.2% |
| Boxholm | 224.5 | 78.9% | 164,524 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bromölla | 203 | 74.6% | 145,712 SEK | 67.9% |
| Degerfors | 209.1 | 72.2% | 139,707 SEK | 49.5% |
| Eksjö | 217.9 | 64.6% | 151,682 SEK | 71.1% |
| Emmaboda | 216.4 | 74.9% | 181,122 SEK | 64.3% |
| Essunga | 177.6 | 71.5% | 162,716 SEK | 81.3% |
| Fagersta | 206.3 | 58.8% | 146,282 SEK | 54.1% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 18 schools in Nordanstig
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR ENGBERG FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 35 | — | 25.4% |
| Arthur Engbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 50 | — | 80.6% |
| BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 41 | — | 76.7% |
| BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA 2 | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 24 | — | 56% |
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 450 | 194.6 | 59% |
| Bringstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 120 | — | 73.9% |
| GLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 69 | — | 63.1% |
| GNARPS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 77 | — | 48.5% |
| Gnarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 100 | — | 54.9% |
| Hosiannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Nordanstigs Kristna Center | 70 | 207.3 | 23.7% |
| HOSIANNASKOLAN | Preschool | Stiftelsen Nordanstigs Kristna Center | 17 | — | 76.2% |
| ILSBO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 48 | — | 54.1% |
| Ilsbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 50 | — | 54% |
| KORALLENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 23 | — | 37.5% |
| Nordanstigs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Nordanstigs kommun | — | — | — |
| STALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 31 | — | 69.6% |
| Stocka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stocka Skola Ekonomisk Förening | 30 | — | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux | Adult education | Nordanstigs kommun | — | — | — |
Common questions about schools in Nordanstig
- How many schools are there in Nordanstig?
- Nordanstig municipality has 18 active school units: 7 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 15 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,235 pupils attend schools in Nordanstig.
- What are the merit values in Nordanstig?
- The average year-9 merit value in Nordanstig is 201 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Hosiannaskolan with 207.3 points.
- Which school in Nordanstig has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Arthur Engbergskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Nordanstig at 80.6%. The municipal average is 56.9%.
- How much does a school place cost in Nordanstig?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nordanstig is 149,266 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 150,912 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Nordanstig?
- Student health services in Nordanstig cost 7,783 SEK per pupil (2024). 66.3% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 41.5%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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