Schools in Orsa municipality
14 active school units in Orsa, Dalarnas län. The three most common school forms: 7 preschool, 5 after-school care, 5 compulsory school (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Orsa has 14 schools with an average merit value of 199.5, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76.4% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Orsa
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (199.5) is 29 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 19.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (159,369 SEK) is 12% higher than the national average (142,155 SEK).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.9 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Orsa municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Orsa municipality has 14 schools with an average merit value of 199.5 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Orsa underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Orsa over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 19.9 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.9 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 20,417 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 14 schools in Orsa
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Orsa | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | Orsa kommun | — | — |
| BERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Orsa kommun | 45 | 51.3% |
| Bergetskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Orsa kommun | 130 | 72.5% |
| BRANTUDDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Orsa kommun | 69 | 43.5% |
| Central Insamlingsenhet | Orsa kommun | — | — | |
| Digerbergets skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Orsa kommun | 120 | 78.7% |
| FÖRENINGEN KYRKORNAS DAGHEM | Preschool | Föreningen Kyrkornas Daghem I Orsa | 26 | 38.5% |
| FÖRSKOLAN NYFIKEN | Preschool | Orsa kommun | 42 | 36.3% |
| Kyrkbyns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Orsa kommun | 110 | 85.9% |
| Orsaskolan | Compulsory school | Orsa kommun | 200 | 68.6% |
| PARKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Orsa kommun | 35 | 45.7% |
| SKATTUNGE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Skattunge Friskola Ekonomisk Förening | 19 | 44.9% |
| Skattunge Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Skattunge Friskola ekonomisk förening | 20 | — |
| TRIMSARVETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Orsa kommun | 35 | 70.9% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Orsa (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 Orsa, 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 Orsa.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Orsa (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orsaskolan | 200 | 207 | -8.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsaskolan | Orsa kommun | 199.5 | -8.0 | 68.6% | 200 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Orsa (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Orsa
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Orsa, based on 5 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Orsa municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Orsa sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Orsa
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Orsa (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2025).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Orsa 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 Orsa (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Orsa
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Orsa (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Orsa (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Orsa (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 Orsa (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Orsa (2024).
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 Orsa 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 Orsa.
Orsa 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 Orsa with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Orsa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsa you | 199.5 | 75.6% | 159,369 SEK | 65.8% | -8.0 |
| Rättvik | 208.9 | 76.1% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% | -11.0 |
| Mora | 208 | 73.1% | 146,042 SEK | 61.3% | -19.0 |
| Säter | 214.7 | 68.9% | 147,918 SEK | 80.8% | -2.0 |
| Avesta | 208.5 | 65% | 152,291 SEK | 62.4% | -4.7 |
| Borlänge | 209.3 | 66.5% | 145,165 SEK | 68.7% | -5.5 |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% | -10.0 |
| Hedemora | 199.8 | 63.1% | 140,975 SEK | 66% | -11.0 |
| Peer average | 208.9 | 68.1% | 150,750 SEK | 69.8% | -9.0 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Dalarnas län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality with a visitor industry
Benchmark vs SCB group C9
Orsa belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Rural municipality with a visitor industry: rural municipality meeting at least two of: hotel/restaurant turnover, number of holiday homes, retail turnover. Here is how Orsa compares to the 15 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Orsa belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Rural municipality with a visitor industry: rural municipality meeting at least two of: hotel/restaurant turnover, number of holiday homes, retail turnover. 15 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsa | 199.5 | 75.6% | 159,369 SEK | 65.8% |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 54.4% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 75.7% | 180,001 SEK | 62.6% |
| Båstad | 224.6 | 80.3% | 157,510 SEK | 73.1% |
| Eda | 199.8 | 66% | 162,162 SEK | 62% |
| Härjedalen | 228.4 | 63.4% | 173,212 SEK | 69% |
| Leksand | 229.3 | 73.9% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 51.5% | 155,351 SEK | 62.3% |
| Rättvik | 208.9 | 76.1% | 172,996 SEK | 71.7% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Orsa
- How many schools are there in Orsa?
- Orsa municipality has 14 active school units: 5 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 11 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 851 pupils attend schools in Orsa.
- What are the merit values in Orsa?
- The average year-9 merit value in Orsa is 199.5 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Orsaskolan with 199.5 points.
- Which school in Orsa has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Kyrkbyns skola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Orsa at 85.9%. The municipal average is 76.4%.
- How much does a school place cost in Orsa?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Orsa is 159,369 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 160,799 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Orsa?
- Student health services in Orsa cost 6,030 SEK per pupil (2025). 70.9% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 64.8%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Orsa municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Orsa
FÖRENINGEN KYRKORNAS DAGHEM: Renamed from Förskola 209297 to FÖRENINGEN KYRKORNAS DAGHEM
FÖRENINGEN KYRKORNAS DAGHEM: Renamed from FÖRENINGEN KYRKORNAS DAGHEM to Förskola 209297
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