Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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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 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; 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 2024/25. 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%).
35 schools4,230 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 national average.
- 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 (144,179 SEK).
Key metrics — Nynäshamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
35Active schools28 municipal, 7 independent
4,230Total pupils6 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
15.9Pupils per teacherCompulsory/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 national average 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 4,230 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 Vanstaskolan F-9 with 226.6 points.
- Which school in Nynäshamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- FÖRSKOLAN VIDEBACKEN has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Nynäshamn at 84.5%. 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 queue 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 ↓
6/7Merit value 2025
7/7Qualified teachers 2025
1/7Cost/pupil 2025
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: 5 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.
5 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 27 out of 100. Lowest: Nynäshamns gymnasium with Skolkoll score 27 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 40 out of 100. Below average. |
| Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Idun anpassad gymnasieskola individuellt program | Adapted upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Kyrkskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Nynäshamns anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Nynäshamns gymnasium | Upper secondary school | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 380 | 70% | Skolkoll score 27 out of 100. Below average. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Källberga | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Almwik Holding AB | 280 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Svandammsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 340 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Vansta anpassad grundskola 1-9 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Vanstaskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 680 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Below average. |
| Viaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | NYNÄSHAMNS KOMMUN | 460 | 58.6% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
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. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nynäshamn you | — | 226.1 | 68.6% | 137,099 SEK |
| Trosa | 23.4 km | 230.2 | 78.3% | 152,833 SEK |
| Haninge | 26.3 km | 210.8 | 69% | 138,924 SEK |
| Salem | 29.4 km | 231.3 | 78.8% | 146,539 SEK |
| Södertälje | 30.4 km | 232.7 | 73.7% | 150,870 SEK |
| Botkyrka | 30.5 km | 232.3 | 72.3% | 146,747 SEK |
| Huddinge | 33.2 km | 243.8 | 73% | 142,754 SEK |
| 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 2024/25. 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
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden: Head changed
Idun anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområden: Address changed from Idunvägen 1, 14931 Nynäshamn to Kvarnvägen 4, 14932 Nynäshamn
Idun anpassad gymnasieskola individuellt program: Head changed
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: Head changed
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: Head changed
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: Renamed from Förskola 292703 to FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB
I UR OCH SKUR MYSINGEN: Renamed from Förskola 803603 to I UR OCH SKUR MYSINGEN
MAMMA MU: Renamed from Förskola 744593 to MAMMA MU
SOLROSENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 955470 to SOLROSENS FÖRSKOLA
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB to Förskola 292703
FÖRSKOLAN LYSMASKEN AB: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HALLÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
I UR OCH SKUR MYSINGEN: Renamed from I UR OCH SKUR MYSINGEN to Förskola 803603
MAMMA MU: Renamed from MAMMA MU to Förskola 744593
SOLROSENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from SOLROSENS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 955470
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
… and 115 older events.
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