Schools in Öckerö municipality
28 active school units in Öckerö, Västra Götalands län. The three most common school forms: 14 preschool, 11 compulsory school, 9 after-school care (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Öckerö has 28 schools with an average merit value of 228.6, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 81.9% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Öckerö
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 9.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -11.3 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Year 9 merit value (223) is 5.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (79.7%) is 6.4 percentage points above the national average.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +7.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Öckerö municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Öckerö municipality has 28 schools with an average merit value of 228.6 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Öckerö outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Öckerö over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 9.1 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 7.8 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 19,384 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 28 schools in Öckerö
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergagårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Öckerö kommun | 130 | 86.7% |
| BETELS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Betelförsamlingens Skolstiftelse | 37 | 41.4% |
| Betelskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Betelförsamlingens Skolstiftelse | 170 | 73.5% |
| BJÖRKÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 55 | 52.5% |
| Björkö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Öckerö kommun | 110 | 70.4% |
| BRATTEBERGS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 31 | 40.2% |
| Brattebergsskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Öckerö kommun | 140 | 88.5% |
| Brattebergsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Öckerö kommun | 190 | 70.6% |
| BULLERBYN | Preschool | Öckerö Församling | 37 | 14.3% |
| Centrum för lärande | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school | Öckerö kommun | 10 | — |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BJÖRKDUNGEN EKFÖR | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Förskolan Björkdungen Ek. För. | 19 | 0% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NÄSTET | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Nästet Ek För | 23 | 23.1% |
| FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SJÖSTJÄRNAN | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Sjöstjärnan Ek För | 20 | 26.2% |
| FOTÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 21 | — |
| Fotö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Öckerö kommun | 10 | — |
| HÄLSÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 14 | 66.7% |
| HEDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 50 | 77.1% |
| Hedens skola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Öckerö kommun | 170 | 81.7% |
| Hedens skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | Öckerö kommun | 210 | 82.2% |
| HÖGÅSENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 65 | 56.7% |
| Kommunala vuxenutbildningen | Adult education | Öckerö kommun | — | — |
| Kompassenskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Öckerö kommun | 120 | 90.8% |
| KYRKÄNGEN | Preschool | Öckerö Församling | 37 | 30.6% |
| Lärvux | Adult education | Öckerö kommun | — | — |
| Öckerö Seglande gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school | Öckerö kommun | 340 | 92.4% |
| RÖRÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 7 | — |
| Rörö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Öckerö kommun | 10 | — |
| VIPEKÄRRS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Öckerö kommun | 47 | 38.3% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Öckerö (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 Öckerö, 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 Öckerö.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Öckerö (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betelskolan | 247 | 252 | -5.0 |
| Hedens skola 7-9 | 224 | 228 | -5.0 |
| Brattebergsskolan 7-9 | 216 | 239 | -24.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betelskolan | Betelförsamlingens Skolstiftelse | 246.6 | -5.0 | 73.5% | 170 |
| Hedens skola 7-9 | Öckerö kommun | 223.8 | -5.0 | 82.2% | 210 |
| Brattebergsskolan 7-9 | Öckerö kommun | 215.5 | -24.0 | 70.6% | 190 |
School ranking — Öckerö
All 3 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.
| School | Merit value | SALSA residual | Certified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betelskolan | 246.6 | -5.0 | 73.5% | 170 |
| Hedens skola 7-9 | 223.8 | -5.0 | 82.2% | 210 |
| Brattebergsskolan 7-9 | 215.5 | -24.0 | 70.6% | 190 |
SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Öckerö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Öckerö
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Öckerö, based on 12 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Öckerö municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Öckerö sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Öckerö
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Öckerö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Öckerö 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 Öckerö (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 Öckerö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Öckerö
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Öckerö (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Öckerö (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Öckerö (2025).
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 Öckerö (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Öckerö (2022).
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 Öckerö 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 Öckerö.
Öckerö 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 Öckerö with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Öckerö 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Öckerö you | 223 | 79.7% | 143,898 SEK | 69% | -11.3 |
| Lidköping | 217.4 | 79.3% | 136,772 SEK | 75.5% | -9.8 |
| Tranemo | 215.3 | 77.6% | 143,020 SEK | 68.9% | -1.0 |
| Ale | 224.5 | 75.2% | 144,373 SEK | 73.1% | -5.2 |
| Stenungsund | 224.3 | 80.7% | 154,227 SEK | 72.4% | -14.5 |
| Bollebygd | 212.8 | 75.9% | 146,479 SEK | 82.3% | -20.0 |
| Karlsborg | 217.7 | 82.5% | 155,537 SEK | 74.6% | -12.0 |
| Uddevalla | 220.4 | 72.9% | 143,370 SEK | 75.6% | -2.1 |
| Peer average | 218.9 | 77.7% | 146,254 SEK | 74.6% | -9.2 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city
Benchmark vs SCB group A2
Öckerö belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Öckerö compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Öckerö belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Öckerö | 223 | 79.7% | 143,898 SEK | 69% |
| Ale | 224.5 | 75.2% | 144,373 SEK | 73.1% |
| Alingsås | 219.9 | 72.1% | 127,517 SEK | 72.7% |
| Bollebygd | 212.8 | 75.9% | 146,479 SEK | 82.3% |
| Botkyrka | 232.3 | 72.3% | 139,751 SEK | 63.8% |
| Burlöv | 221.3 | 63.6% | 135,891 SEK | 58.8% |
| Danderyd | 278.9 | 81.5% | 130,392 SEK | 85.6% |
| Ekerö | 247.2 | 74.1% | 132,541 SEK | 77.5% |
| Haninge | 210.8 | 69% | 138,924 SEK | 63.4% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Öckerö
- How many schools are there in Öckerö?
- Öckerö municipality has 28 active school units: 11 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 21 are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 2,073 pupils attend schools in Öckerö.
- What are the merit values in Öckerö?
- The average year-9 merit value in Öckerö is 228.6 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Betelskolan with 246.6 points.
- Which school in Öckerö has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Öckerö Seglande gymnasieskola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Öckerö at 92.4%. The municipal average is 81.9%.
- How much does a school place cost in Öckerö?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Öckerö is 143,898 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 147,638 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Öckerö?
- Student health services in Öckerö cost 8,148 SEK per pupil (2024). 53.4% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 54%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Öckerö municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Öckerö
BETELS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 257144 to BETELS FÖRSKOLA
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BJÖRKDUNGEN EKFÖR: Renamed from Förskola 793708 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BJÖRKDUNGEN EKFÖR
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NÄSTET: Renamed from Förskola 774174 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NÄSTET
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SJÖSTJÄRNAN: Renamed from Förskola 510042 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SJÖSTJÄRNAN
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BJÖRKDUNGEN EKFÖR: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET BJÖRKDUNGEN EKFÖR to Förskola 793708
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NÄSTET: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NÄSTET to Förskola 774174
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SJÖSTJÄRNAN: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET SJÖSTJÄRNAN to Förskola 510042
BETELS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from BETELS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 257144
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