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Schools in Norrtälje municipality
107 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Norrtälje, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 64 preschool, 34 compulsory school, 32 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Norrtälje
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 34
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 64
- Municipal
- 56
- Independent
- 51
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Norrtälje has 107 schools with a merit value of 219.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 67.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
107 schools9,891 pupils67.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Norrtälje
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Norrtälje.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Norrtälje e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Norrtälje
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 219.9) is 8.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 67.4%) is 5.9 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 159,150 SEK) is 10% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 9% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Ekebyholmsskolan, gr with 265.6 points.
Key metrics — Norrtälje municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 107
- 56 municipal, 51 independent
- Total pupils
- 9,891
- 34 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 219.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 67.4%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Norrtälje municipality has 107 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 219.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (67.4%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -1.9 %
Trend: 224.1 to 219.9, down2020: 224.1 p2025: 219.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +2.4 %
Trend: 65.8 to 67.4, up2020: 65.8 %2025: 67.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +29.5 %
Trend: 122,883 to 159,150, up2020: 122,883 SEK2025: 159,150 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 36,267 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Norrtälje
- How many schools are there in Norrtälje?
- Norrtälje municipality has 107 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 34 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 64 offer preschool. 56 of the units are municipal and 51 are independent. A total of 9,891 pupils attend schools in Norrtälje.
- What are the merit values in Norrtälje?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Norrtälje is 219.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Ekebyholmsskolan, gr with 265.6 points.
- Which school in Norrtälje has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Grisslehamns skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Norrtälje at 89.4%. The municipality value is 67.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Norrtälje?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Norrtälje is 159,150 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 162,982 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Norrtälje organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in NorrtäljeThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in NorrtäljeThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport14.6% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 7,709 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Norrtälje compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Norrtälje
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Norrtälje
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Norrtälje: 31 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Montessoriskolan Vigelsjö with Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Municipal average 46, neutral midpoint 50.
31 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Norrtälje
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Norrtälje: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Ekebyholmsskolan, gy with Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Lowest: Skärgårdsgymnasiet Norrtälje with Skolkoll score 35 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Norrtälje ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Norrtälje
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bålbroskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 160 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Balderskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Adapted upper secondary school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nappa AB | 10 | — | No score |
| Carl Wahren Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | 5568027378 | 80 | 54.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottningdals skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 90 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edsbro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 40 | 38.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekebyholmsskolan, gr | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | EKEBYHOLMSSKOLAN AKTIEBOLAG | 210 | 65.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekebyholmsskolan, gy | Upper secondary school | EKEBYHOLMSSKOLAN AKTIEBOLAG | — | 42.3% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Elmsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 140 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Freinetskolan Hugin | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Freinetskolan Hugin Ekonomisk förening | 230 | 58.4% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Freinetskolan Mimer | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Freinetskolan Mimer ekonomisk förening | 150 | 73.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Freinetskolan Mimer Tingshuset | Compulsory school | Freinetskolan Mimer ekonomisk förening | 170 | 62% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frötuna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 220 | 79.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gottsta Skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 140 | 43.8% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grisslehamns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 30 | 89.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hallsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 300 | 42.5% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Innovitaskolan Norrtälje | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 200 | 66.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Norrtälje | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 360 | — | No score |
| Köpmanholms skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 30 | 45.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvisthamraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 290 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Långsjöskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 430 | 55.7% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Länna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 280 | 75.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lommarskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Montessoriskolan - Gustafslund | After-school care, Compulsory school | DeMina Holding AB | 270 | 54% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan Vigelsjö | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 10 | 86.2% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Norrgärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 390 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrsundsskolan | Compulsory school | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 80 | 66.2% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrtälje anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Norrtälje anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Rådmansö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 110 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rånäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 50 | 55.9% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Riala skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 50 | 82.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rodengymnasiet | Upper secondary school | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 1,260 | 84.8% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Roslagsskolan | Compulsory school | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 440 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skärgårdsgymnasiet Norrtälje | Upper secondary school | Norrtelje teknikgymnasium AB | 310 | 53.9% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skärsta Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Skärsta Friskola Ekonomisk förening | 70 | 35.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skebo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 40 | 52.1% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skederids skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 130 | 59% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svanberga skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 390 | 88.1% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vätö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NORRTÄLJE KOMMUN | 40 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viby friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | OGENHOLTS FRISKOLA AB | 140 | 81.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in NorrtäljeNorrtälje has 64 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
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The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norrtälje you | — | 219.9Worse than neighbour average | 67.4%Worse than neighbour average | 159,150 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Österåker | 39.8 km | 224.2Worse than neighbour average | 73.2%In line with neighbour average | 127,624 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vallentuna | 42.3 km | 238.6In line with neighbour average | 71.9%In line with neighbour average | 123,817 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vaxholm | 46.8 km | 263.1Better than neighbour average | 78.2%Better than neighbour average | 153,092 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Knivsta | 48.1 km | 227Worse than neighbour average | 79%Better than neighbour average | 154,167 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Östhammar | 49.9 km | 206.6Worse than neighbour average | 65.3%Worse than neighbour average | 156,004 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Täby | 50.3 km | 260.3Better than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 236.6 | 73.7% | 139,655 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Norrtälje municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Norrtälje municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Norrtälje
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Lommarskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Lommarskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
LÄNNA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from Tranebergsvägen 21, 16745 BROMMA to BOX 800, 76128 NORRTÄLJE
Internationella Engelska Skolan Norrtälje: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
KÖPMANHOLMS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SOLBACKAVÄGEN 1, 76165 NORRTÄLJE to BOX 800, 76128 NORRTÄLJE
LÄNNA FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SOLBACKAVÄGEN 1, 76165 NORRTÄLJE to Tranebergsvägen 21, 16745 BROMMA
MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN I VAXHOLM: Address changed from KULLASKOGSVÄGEN 1, 18531 VAXHOLM to Sveagatan 18, 76144 NORRTÄLJE
RÅNÄS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SOLBACKAVÄGEN 1, 76165 NORRTÄLJE to BOX 800, 76128 NORRTÄLJE
SJÖHAGENS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SOLBACKAVÄGEN 1, 76165 NORRTÄLJE to BOX 800, 76128 NORRTÄLJE
TRIO FÖRSKOLOR AB-HOPPITOSS: Address changed from RIMBO SKOLVÄG 16, 76231 RIMBO to VIBYVÄGEN 3, 76241 RIMBO
VILDNISSARNA SOLBACKA: Address changed from DROTTNINGDALSVÄGEN 1 A, 17407 SUNDBYBERG to HASSELBACKEN 2 A, 17407 SUNDBYBERG
Lommarskolan: Renamed from Norrtälje resursskola to Lommarskolan
Norrtälje anpassad grundskola: Address changed from Timotejgatan 4, 76163 Norrtälje to Lommarvägen 43B, 76152 Norrtälje
Riala skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Innovitaskolan Norrtälje: Operator name changed to: AcadeMedia Grundskolor AB (previously: Pysslingen Förskolor Och Skolor AB)
Balderskolan: Address changed from Lommarvägen 43, 76152 Norrtälje to Albert Engströms gata 5, 76124 Norrtälje
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Balderskolan: Address changed from Lommarvägen 43, 76152 Norrtälje to Albert Engströms gata 5, 76124 Norrtälje
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA to TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA FÖRSKOLA
FÖRSKOLAN NATURBARNSTUGAN I NORRTÄLJE AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA to TYRESÖ MÖNTESSORISKOLA FÖRSKOLA
Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum: Address changed from Astrid Lindgrens gata 2 B, 76146 Norrtälje to Kaserngatan 10, 76146 Norrtälje
Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum: Status changed from VILANDE to AKTIV
Skärsta Friskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Roslagsskolan: Address changed from Bältartorpsgatan 7, 76132 Norrtälje to Bältartorpsgatan 19, 76132 Norrtälje
Montessoriskolan Vigelsjö: Renamed from Montessoriskolan - Vigelsjö to Montessoriskolan Vigelsjö
… and 207 older events.
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