Schools in Norsjö municipality
13 active school units in Norsjö, Västerbottens län. The three most common school forms: 5 preschool, 3 preschool class, 2 adult education (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Norsjö has 13 schools with an average merit value of 216.9, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.8% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Norsjö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 24.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (216.9) is 11.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (66.9%) is 6.4 percentage points below the national average.
- Schools perform on average -4 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Norsjö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Norsjö municipality has 13 schools with an average merit value of 216.9 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Norsjö outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Norsjö over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 24.2 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.9 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 14,999 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 13 schools in Norsjö
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastuträsk skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Norsjö kommun | 10 | — |
| DROPPEN | Preschool | Norsjö kommun | 13 | 22.8% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSBRYNET | Preschool | Norsjö kommun | 11 | 66.7% |
| Kommunal vuxenutbildning | Adult education | Norsjö kommun | — | — |
| Kommunal vuxenutbildning SFI | Adult education | Norsjö kommun | — | — |
| KOTTEN | Preschool | Norsjö kommun | 48 | 37% |
| MYRSTACKEN | Preschool | Norsjö kommun | 33 | 34.2% |
| Norsjö anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Norsjö kommun | — | — |
| Norsjö gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Norsjö kommun | 10 | — |
| Norsjöskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, Preschool class | Norsjö kommun | — | — |
| Norsjöskolan F-9 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | Norsjö kommun | 380 | 69.8% |
| Norsjöskolan fritidshem | After-school care | Norsjö kommun | — | — |
| SOLSIDAN | Preschool | Norsjö kommun | 44 | 53.8% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Norsjö (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 Norsjö, 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 Norsjö.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Norsjö.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norsjöskolan F-9 | 217 | 221 | -4.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norsjöskolan F-9 | Norsjö kommun | 216.9 | -4.0 | 69.8% | 380 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Norsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Norsjö
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Norsjö, based on 4 schools with survey data.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Norsjö sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Norsjö
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Norsjö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Norsjö 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 Norsjö (SCB).
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 Norsjö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Norsjö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Norsjö
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Norsjö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Norsjö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Norsjö (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 Norsjö (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 Norsjö 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 Norsjö.
Norsjö 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 Norsjö with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Norsjö 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norsjö you | 216.9 | 66.9% | 149,202 SEK | 76.1% | -4.0 |
| Lycksele | 220.7 | 66.5% | 157,333 SEK | 68.2% | +1.0 |
| Skellefteå | 225.1 | 76.5% | 151,467 SEK | 70% | -5.3 |
| Vindeln | 199.9 | 63.2% | 162,509 SEK | 84.9% | -16.0 |
| Malå | 195.4 | 66.5% | 164,032 SEK | 61.3% | -12.0 |
| Robertsfors | 224.5 | 80% | 167,069 SEK | 82.3% | -2.0 |
| Bjurholm | 196.6 | 75.8% | 169,648 SEK | 79.2% | -6.0 |
| Umeå | 229.8 | 81.6% | 129,610 SEK | 79.4% | -18.8 |
| Peer average | 213.1 | 72.9% | 157,381 SEK | 75% | -8.4 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västerbottens län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Norsjö belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Norsjö compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Norsjö belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norsjö | 216.9 | 66.9% | 149,202 SEK | 76.1% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 65.1% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Norsjö
- How many schools are there in Norsjö?
- Norsjö municipality has 13 active school units: 2 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 13 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 549 pupils attend schools in Norsjö.
- What are the merit values in Norsjö?
- The average year-9 merit value in Norsjö is 216.9 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Norsjöskolan F-9 with 216.9 points.
- Which school in Norsjö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Norsjöskolan F-9 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Norsjö at 69.8%. The municipal average is 69.8%.
- How much does a school place cost in Norsjö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Norsjö is 149,202 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 140,889 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Norsjö?
- Student health services in Norsjö cost 3,664 SEK per pupil (2024). 73.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 63.2%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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