Schools in Nordanstig municipality
18 active school units in Nordanstig, Gävleborgs län. The three most common school forms: 9 preschool, 7 after-school care, 7 compulsory school (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Nordanstig has 18 schools with an average merit value of 194.6, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 54.6% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Nordanstig
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (191.3) is 37.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (55.3%) is 18 percentage points below the national average.
- Merit value has declined by 10.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -16 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -10.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Nordanstig municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Nordanstig municipality has 18 schools with an average merit value of 194.6 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Nordanstig underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Nordanstig over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 10.2 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 10.8 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 32,900 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 18 schools in Nordanstig
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR ENGBERG FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 39 | 52.1% |
| Arthur Engbergskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 50 | 73.1% |
| BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 44 | 79.7% |
| BÅLLEBERGETS FÖRSKOLA 2 | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 21 | 36.5% |
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 450 | 54.7% |
| Bringstaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 110 | 66.6% |
| GLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 58 | 72% |
| GNARPS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 76 | 53.3% |
| Gnarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 100 | 57% |
| Hosiannaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stiftelsen Nordanstigs Kristna Center | 60 | 15% |
| HOSIANNASKOLAN | Preschool | Stiftelsen Nordanstigs Kristna Center | 20 | 49.2% |
| ILSBO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 46 | 60% |
| Ilsbo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nordanstigs kommun | 60 | 61.1% |
| KORALLENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 29 | 41.2% |
| Nordanstigs gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Nordanstigs kommun | 20 | — |
| STALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Nordanstigs kommun | 24 | 94.7% |
| Stocka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Stocka Skola Ekonomisk Förening | 30 | — |
| Vuxenutbildningen, SFI, särvux | Adult education | Nordanstigs kommun | — | — |
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 (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
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 (2025).
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.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Nordanstig.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | 195 | 211 | -16.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergsjö skola F-9 | Nordanstigs kommun | 194.6 | -16.0 | 54.7% | 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.
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 (2025).
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).
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 | 55.3% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% | -16.0 |
| Sandviken | 209 | 59.6% | 153,355 SEK | 65.5% | -5.2 |
| Ljusdal | 204.8 | 64% | 153,899 SEK | 64.3% | -10.0 |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 65% | 159,919 SEK | 65.5% | 0.0 |
| Söderhamn | 220.1 | 55.7% | 142,212 SEK | 66.1% | +5.0 |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% | -7.5 |
| Hudiksvall | 215.9 | 69.3% | 138,735 SEK | 71.1% | -8.2 |
| Ockelbo | 204.8 | 66.5% | 183,476 SEK | 56.1% | -6.0 |
| Peer average | 211.3 | 64% | 154,039 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: Commuting municipality near a smaller town
Benchmark vs SCB group C7
Nordanstig 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 Nordanstig compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Nordanstig 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordanstig | 191.3 | 55.3% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% |
| 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 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 1,237 pupils attend schools in Nordanstig.
- What are the merit values in Nordanstig?
- The average year-9 merit value in Nordanstig is 194.6 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Bergsjö skola F-9 with 194.6 points.
- Which school in Nordanstig has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- STALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA has the highest share of qualified teachers in Nordanstig at 94.7%. The municipal average is 54.6%.
- 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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