Schools in Ockelbo municipality
11 active school units in Ockelbo, Gävleborgs län. The three most common school forms: 6 preschool, 4 compulsory school, 3 after-school care (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Ockelbo has 11 schools with an average merit value of 204.8, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 69.2% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Ockelbo
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (204.8) is 23.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 9.2 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (66.5%) is 6.8 percentage points below the national average.
- Schools perform on average -6 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Ockelbo municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Ockelbo municipality has 11 schools with an average merit value of 204.8 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Ockelbo underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Ockelbo over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have increased by 9.2 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 42,892 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 11 schools in Ockelbo
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÅBYGGEBY FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Åbyggeby Föräldrakooperativa Förskola Ek. För. | 18 | 34.1% |
| Åbyggeby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Ockelbo kommun | 70 | 63.5% |
| ÅMOT FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Ockelbo kommun | 10 | — |
| Gäverängeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Ockelbo kommun | 80 | 90% |
| JÄDRAÅS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Ockelbo kommun | 12 | — |
| LINGBO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Ockelbo kommun | 17 | — |
| Perslundaskolan åk 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Ockelbo kommun | 180 | 55.3% |
| Perslundaskolan åk 7-9 | Compulsory school | Ockelbo kommun | 180 | 67.8% |
| STENHUGGARENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Ockelbo kommun | 60 | 43.5% |
| Vuxenutbildningen | Adult education | Ockelbo kommun | — | — |
| WIJ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Ockelbo kommun | 94 | 58.5% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Ockelbo (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 Ockelbo, 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 (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Ockelbo.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Ockelbo (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perslundaskolan åk 7-9 | 205 | 211 | -6.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perslundaskolan åk 7-9 | Ockelbo kommun | 204.8 | -6.0 | 67.8% | 180 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Ockelbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Ockelbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Ockelbo 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 Ockelbo (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 Ockelbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Ockelbo (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Ockelbo
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Ockelbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Ockelbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Ockelbo (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2025).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Ockelbo (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Ockelbo (2023).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Ockelbo 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 Ockelbo.
Ockelbo 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 Ockelbo with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Ockelbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockelbo you | 204.8 | 66.5% | 183,476 SEK | 56.1% | -6.0 |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 65% | 159,919 SEK | 65.5% | 0.0 |
| Ljusdal | 204.8 | 64% | 153,899 SEK | 64.3% | -10.0 |
| Sandviken | 209 | 59.6% | 153,355 SEK | 65.5% | -5.2 |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% | -7.5 |
| Ovanåker | 215.5 | 78.3% | 150,091 SEK | 70.3% | +2.0 |
| Nordanstig | 191.3 | 55.3% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% | -16.0 |
| Gävle | 218.4 | 71.9% | 141,361 SEK | 70.3% | -4.5 |
| Peer average | 209.1 | 66% | 150,653 SEK | 67.8% | -5.9 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Gävleborgs län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Low-commuting municipality near a larger city
Benchmark vs SCB group B5
Ockelbo belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Ockelbo compares to the 35 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Ockelbo belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockelbo | 204.8 | 66.5% | 183,476 SEK | 56.1% |
| Askersund | 203.2 | 67.6% | 176,524 SEK | 63.9% |
| Berg | 203.9 | 61.2% | 217,446 SEK | 72% |
| Boden | 214.7 | 63.7% | 137,700 SEK | 67.9% |
| Bräcke | 220.2 | 72.8% | 197,847 SEK | 67.7% |
| Enköping | 217.8 | 83.2% | 133,166 SEK | 68.2% |
| Finspång | 214.6 | 67.2% | 145,337 SEK | 74.3% |
| Flen | 219.3 | 56.4% | 163,424 SEK | 63.5% |
| Herrljunga | 211 | 72.3% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Ockelbo
- How many schools are there in Ockelbo?
- Ockelbo municipality has 11 active school units: 4 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 10 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 721 pupils attend schools in Ockelbo.
- What are the merit values in Ockelbo?
- The average year-9 merit value in Ockelbo is 204.8 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Perslundaskolan åk 7-9 with 204.8 points.
- Which school in Ockelbo has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Gäverängeskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Ockelbo at 90%. The municipal average is 69.2%.
- How much does a school place cost in Ockelbo?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ockelbo is 183,476 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 167,452 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Ockelbo?
- Student health services in Ockelbo cost 7,202 SEK per pupil (2025). 59.5% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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