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Schools in Nordmaling municipality

16 active school units in Nordmaling, Västerbottens län. The three most common school forms: 8 preschool, 5 compulsory school, 4 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

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

Nordmaling has 16 schools with an average merit value of 222, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 87.6% (above the national average of 73.3%).

16 schools 918 pupils 87.6% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Nordmaling

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Nordmaling municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

16 Active schools 14 municipal, 2 independent
918 Total pupils 5 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
222 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 1 schools (national avg: 228.5)
87.6% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
154,333 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
10.6 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.5)

Nordmaling municipality has 16 schools with an average merit value of 222 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Nordmaling outperforms its peers.


In-depth statistics

How does Nordmaling compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
3/7 Merit value
1/7 Qual. teachers
4/7 Cost/pupil

All 16 schools in Nordmaling

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Artediskolan 4-6 Compulsory school Nordmalings kommun 170 95.2%
Artediskolan åk 7-9 Compulsory school Nordmalings kommun 200 82.1%
Artediskolan Anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Nordmalings kommun
Artediskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Nordmalings kommun 160 90.5%
BULLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Nordmalings kommun 45 50%
Gräsmyr skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Nordmalings kommun 50 82.9%
KULLERBYTTAN Preschool Nordmalings kommun 23 60%
Lögdeå skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Nordmalings kommun 50 87.3%
Nordmalings gymnasieskola Upper secondary school Nordmalings kommun
Nordmalings vuxenutbildning Adult education Nordmalings kommun
PEPPARKAKAN Preschool Nordmalings kommun 16 25%
PERSONALKOOPERATIVER FÖRSKOLAN BERGSLYAN EKONOMISK Preschool Personalkooperativ Förskolan Bergslyan Ekonomisk Förening 27 26.4%
PERSONALKOOPERATIVET HOLKEN Preschool Förskolan Holken I Nordmaling Ekonomisk Förening 15 0%
SKOGSDUNGEN Preschool Nordmalings kommun 47 66.7%
SKOGSGLÄNTAN Preschool Nordmalings kommun 85 41.7%
VINTERGATAN Preschool Nordmalings kommun 30 62.3%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

222 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
86.9% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
154,333 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
78.6% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Nordmaling (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
222 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 217.3)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
78.6%
Passing mathematics
91.7%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
65%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
58.9%
Parents with post-secondary education
50.2%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
86.9% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 69.4 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Pupils per teacher
12.5

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2025)
86.9% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+8.6 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 88.8% (linear extrapolation, +1.4 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

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

Compulsory school pupils
639
Municipal / independent share
97.5% / 2.5%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

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

Cost per pupil (total)
154,333 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 168,185 SEK)
Municipal school cost
141,979 SEK/pupil
Teaching
88,925 SEK/pupil
Premises
18,862 SEK/pupil
Student health
6,102 SEK/pupil
School meals
7,114 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,068 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Nordmaling.

Student health (compulsory)
6,102 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
50.8%
Easy to access help, year 8
57.5%
Safety at school
75.4%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Nordmaling (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
8%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
3.2%
Swedish as a second language
4.5%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
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.

+4.0 Average residual (merit value) for 1 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -22.0 2024/25: +4.0
School Actual Model Residual
Artediskolan åk 7-9 222 218 +4.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Artediskolan åk 7-9 Nordmalings kommun 222 +4.0 82.1% 200

Adapted compulsory school

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

Number of pupils
8
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.2%
Cost per pupil
808,222 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
2.5

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↑ +9.3%
2020: 203.1 p 2025: 222 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +11%
2020: 78.3 % 2025: 86.9 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +15.4%
2020: 133,753 SEK 2024: 154,333 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -3.3%
2020: 661 2025: 639
Independent share ↓ -53.7%
2020: 5.4 % 2025: 2.5 %
Pupils per teacher ↑ +19%
2020: 10.5 2025: 12.5
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +134.6%
2020: 2,601 SEK 2024: 6,102 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +34.7%
2022: 37.7 % 2025: 50.8 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +45.2%
2022: 39.6 % 2025: 57.5 %
Safety ↑ +2.6%
2022: 73.5 % 2025: 75.4 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

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

Upper-secondary pupils
213
Graduating within 3 years
72.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
38.8% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
180,135 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.2 (national avg: 14.8)
Withdrawn study support
9.4%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
76.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +17.8%
2020: 152,856 SEK 2024: 180,135 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +3.1%
2020: 70.7 % 2025: 72.9 %
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -6.1%
2020: 41.3 % 2025: 38.8 %

University connection

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

University eligibility (all)
38.8% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
79.3% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
22.2% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
72.9% (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 Nordmaling (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
230
Ages 16–18 (2030)
237 (+3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
759
Ages 6–15 (2030)
742 (-2.2%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
335
Total school age (2035)
1,245

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 Nordmaling (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
150
Cost per FTE student
73,436 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
75.5%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
73.7%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Net cost basic adult edu.
223 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
-129 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Nordmaling (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
48
Cost per FTE student
410 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
50%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Nordmaling

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

Enrolled children
288
Preschool units
8 (6 municipal, 2 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
83.5% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
15.2 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
12 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.8 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
43% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
44.7% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

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

Cost per child
56,556 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
255
Children per FTE
16.1 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
28.7% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
48.9% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
69% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

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

Children in pedagogical care
0
Share of children 1–5
3.4%
Cost per enrolled child
162,476 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Nordmaling (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +7.3%
2020: 52,702 SEK 2024: 56,556 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +16.7%
2020: 41.9 % 2025: 48.9 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
10.2%

Source: Kolada (N33820).


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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Nordmaling (2025).

Total population
6,905
Population change
-0.5%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
338
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
656
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
219
Higher education 25–64
19.9%
Foreign-born 20–64
11.7%
16–24 not in work/education
8%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Nordmaling (2024).

Single without children
39.6%
Single with children
4.1%
Couple without children
30.9%
Couple with children
19%
Other households
6.5%
Total number of households
3,326

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
Nordmaling you 222 87.6% 154,333 SEK 918
Vännäs 40.1 km 230.4 84.6% 137,402 SEK 2,099
Bjurholm 42.2 km 196.6 76% 169,648 SEK 327
Umeå 46.7 km 221.8 81.7% 129,610 SEK 24,228
Örnsköldsvik 50.4 km 217.9 78.1% 138,234 SEK 10,306
Vindeln 71 km 199.9 62.4% 162,509 SEK 738
Robertsfors 92.7 km 224.5 80.1% 167,069 SEK 908
Neighbour avg. 215.2 77.1% 150,745 SEK 6,434
Merit value year 9
Vännäs
230.4
Robertsfors
224.5
Nordmaling
222
Umeå
221.8
Örnsköldsvik
217.9
Vindeln
199.9
Bjurholm
196.6
Qualified teachers
Nordmaling
87.6%
Vännäs
84.6%
Umeå
81.7%
Robertsfors
80.1%
Örnsköldsvik
78.1%
Bjurholm
76%
Vindeln
62.4%

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

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Nordmaling (2025).

Newly arrived received
0.9 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
68.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change → unchanged
2020: -0.5 % 2025: -0.5 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +33.3%
2020: 6 % 2024: 8 %
Newly arrived ↓ -10%
2020: 1 2025: 0.9

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Nordmaling (2025).

Municipal tax rate
23.3%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34.6%
Tax base
242,712 SEK/capita
Annual result
183 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
0.2%
Solidity
40.5%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
1.6 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
3.1%
Assistance months (avg)
37.3
Net cost economic assistance
835 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,068 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Nordmaling.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
9.7%
Completed dwellings
0.7 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
95.1%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
85.9%
Rental
17.7%
Cooperative
0.5%
Owner-occupied
79.7%
Cars in traffic
4,106

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 23.3 % 2025: 23.3 %
Economic assistance ↓ -63.6%
2020: 4.4 2024: 1.6
Overcrowding ↓ -40.9%
2020: 16.4 % 2025: 9.7 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

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

Reported crimes (total)
7,280 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
708 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
159 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
693 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Nordmaling (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
7,148 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

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

Total sick leave
7.1%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
36% of total
Sick leave <30 years
4.8%
Sick leave 30–49 years
6.3%
Sick leave >49 years
8.6%
Stress-related sick leave
0.5% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Nordmaling (2024).

Loans per capita
6.7 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
9.1 per capita
Active borrowers
26%
Media allocation
686 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Nordmaling (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
5.5 tonnes

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2025).

Reported crimes ↓ -15.2%
2020: 8,588.9 2025: 7,279.6
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +9.7%
2020: 9.3 % 2024: 10.2 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -12.7%
2020: 6.3 t 2023: 5.5 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +15.6%
2020: 74.3 % 2024: 85.9 %
Total sick leave ↓ -6.6%
2020: 7.6 % 2025: 7.1 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.5 % 2024: 0.5 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -20.6%
2020: 189 2024: 150
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +63.2%
2020: 45,000 SEK 2024: 73,436 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +3.4%
2020: 73 % 2021: 75.5 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -9%
2020: 81 % 2024: 73.7 %
Licence basic level ↑ +100%
2020: 0 % 2023: 100 %
SFI pupils ↓ -44.8%
2020: 87 2024: 48
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 78.3%
2025 (latest) 86.9%
Forecast 2027 88.8% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 69.4%
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 Nordmaling.

Cost per pupil
154,333 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
222 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Nordmaling 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 Nordmaling with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Nordmaling 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
Nordmaling you 222 86.9% 154,333 SEK 72.9% +4.0
Vännäs 230.4 84.8% 137,402 SEK 64.7% +7.5
Robertsfors 224.5 80% 167,069 SEK 82.3% -2.0
Skellefteå 225.1 76.5% 151,467 SEK 70% -5.3
Umeå 229.8 81.6% 129,610 SEK 79.4% -18.8
Bjurholm 196.6 75.8% 169,648 SEK 79.2% -6.0
Norsjö 216.9 66.9% 149,202 SEK 76.1% -4.0
Lycksele 220.7 66.5% 157,333 SEK 68.2% +1.0
Peer average 220.6 76% 151,676 SEK 74.3% -3.9

Trends compared with peer municipalities

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

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

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

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

Benchmark vs SCB group B4

Nordmaling 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 Nordmaling compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Nordmaling vs SCB group B4 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Nordmaling Group median
Merit value 222 (median: 212.5)
70th
Qualified teachers 86.9 (median: 72.7)
99th
Students/teacher 12.5 (median: 11.4)
15th
Cost/pupil 154333.3 (median: 146870.9)
20th
Graduating 3 yrs 72.9 (median: 69.7)
71th
All subjects passed 78.6 (median: 65.3)
95th
Best in group for qualified teachers
Above group median for merit value
Above group median for graduating 3 yrs
Above group median for all subjects passed

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Nordmaling 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
Nordmaling 222 86.9% 154,333 SEK 72.9%
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 Nordmaling

How many schools are there in Nordmaling?
Nordmaling municipality has 16 active school units: 5 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 14 are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 918 pupils attend schools in Nordmaling.
What are the merit values in Nordmaling?
The average year-9 merit value in Nordmaling is 222 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Artediskolan åk 7-9 with 222 points.
Which school in Nordmaling has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Artediskolan 4-6 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Nordmaling at 95.2%. The municipal average is 87.6%.
How much does a school place cost in Nordmaling?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nordmaling is 154,333 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 141,979 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Nordmaling?
Student health services in Nordmaling cost 6,102 SEK per pupil (2024). 50.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 57.5%.

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

National comparison

See how Nordmaling municipality compares in a national perspective.

Timeline — school events in Nordmaling

  1. PERSONALKOOPERATIVET HOLKEN: Renamed from Förskola 486748 to PERSONALKOOPERATIVET HOLKEN

  2. PERSONALKOOPERATIVET HOLKEN: Renamed from PERSONALKOOPERATIVET HOLKEN to Förskola 486748

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