Preschool
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Schools in Nynäshamn municipality
35 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 Nynäshamn, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 22 preschool, 8 after-school care, 6 compulsory school (+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 Nynäshamn
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
- 6
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 22
- Municipal
- 28
- Independent
- 7
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.
Nynäshamn has 35 schools with a merit value of 226.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 68.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
35 schools4,510 pupils68.6% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Nynäshamn
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Nynäshamn.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Nynäshamn e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Nynäshamn e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Nynäshamn
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average +9.3 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 68.6%) is 4.7 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +10.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 9% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 137,099 SEK) is 5% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Nynäshamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 35
- 28 municipal, 7 independent
- Total pupils
- 4,510
- 6 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 226.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 68.6%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Nynäshamn municipality has 35 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 226.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (68.6%, 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↓ -1.5 %
Trend: 229.6 to 226.1, down2020: 229.6 p2025: 226.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 3.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +17.7 %
Trend: 58.3 to 68.6, up2020: 58.3 %2025: 68.6 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 10.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +20.7 %
Trend: 113,563 to 137,099, up2020: 113,563 SEK2025: 137,099 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 23,536 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Nynäshamn
- How many schools are there in Nynäshamn?
- Nynäshamn municipality has 35 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 6 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 22 offer preschool. 28 of the units are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 4,510 pupils attend schools in Nynäshamn.
- What are the merit values in Nynäshamn?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Nynäshamn is 226.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Gröndalsskolan F-9 with 236.2 points.
- Which school in Nynäshamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Svandammsskolan F-6 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Nynäshamn at 80.1%. The municipality value is 68.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Nynäshamn?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Nynäshamn is 137,099 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 143,069 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Nynäshamn 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 NynäshamnThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in NynäshamnThe 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 transport28.7% 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: 5,011 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 Nynäshamn compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Nynäshamn
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 Nynäshamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Nynäshamn: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Svandammsskolan F-6 with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Lowest: Viaskolan F-6 with Skolkoll score 37 out of 100.
6 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Nynäshamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Nynäshamn: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nynäshamns gymnasium with Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Lowest: Nynäshamns gymnasium with Skolkoll score 28 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Nynäshamn
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gröndalsskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 880 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Idun anpassad gymnasieskola individuellt program | Adapted upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kyrkskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 280 | 62.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nynäshamns anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Nynäshamns gymnasium | Upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 380 | 70% | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Almwik Holding AB | 280 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svandammsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 340 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vansta anpassad grundskola 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vanstaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 680 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Viaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 460 | 58.6% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in NynäshamnNynäshamn has 22 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nynäshamn you | — | 226.1In line with neighbour average | 68.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,099 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Trosa | 23.2 km | 230.2In line with neighbour average | 78.3%Better than neighbour average | 152,833 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Haninge | 26.5 km | 210.8Worse than neighbour average | 69%Worse than neighbour average | 138,924 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Salem | 29.5 km | 231.3In line with neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 146,539 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Botkyrka | 30.2 km | 232.3In line with neighbour average | 72.3%In line with neighbour average | 146,747 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Södertälje | 30.4 km | 232.7In line with neighbour average | 73.7%In line with neighbour average | 150,870 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Huddinge | 33.3 km | 243.8Better than neighbour average | 73%In line with neighbour average | 142,754 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 230.2 | 74.2% | 146,444 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 Nynäshamn 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.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 Nynäshamn municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Nynäshamn
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden: Address changed from Idunvägen 1, 14931 Nynäshamn to Kvarnvägen 4, 14932 Nynäshamn
Idun anpassad gymnasieskola individuellt program: Address changed from Idunvägen 1, 14922 Nynäshamn to Kvarnvägen 4, 14932 Nynäshamn
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HALLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HALLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HALLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HALLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Campus Nynäshamn: Operating name changed from Campus Nynäshamn to Campus
Gröndalsskolan F-9: Operating name changed from Gröndalsskolan åk F-9 to Gröndalsskolan
Kyrkskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Sorunda åk F-6 to Kyrkskolan
Svandammsskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Svandammsskolan åk F-6 to Svandammsskolan
Vansta anpassad grundskola 1-9: Operating name changed from Ösmo anpassad grundskola to Vansta anpassad grundskola
Vanstaskolan F-9: Operating name changed from Ösmo åk F-9 to Vanstaskolan
Viaskolan F-6: Operating name changed from Viaskolan F-9 to Viaskolan
Kyrkskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Kyrkskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-06-12
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Idun anpassad gymnasieskola individuellt program: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga: Address changed from Luntmakargatan 66, 11351 Stockholm to Svärtings gata 27, 14891 Ösmo
Viaskolan F-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Viaskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-10-04
… and 58 older events.
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