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Schools in Östra Göinge municipality

20 active school units in Östra Göinge, Skåne län. The three most common school forms: 9 compulsory school, 8 preschool, 6 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.

Östra Göinge has 20 schools with an average merit value of 178.8, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.1% (below the national average of 73.3%).

20 schools 1,983 pupils 73.1% qualified teachers Declining municipality (-1.9%)

Summary — Östra Göinge

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Östra Göinge municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

20 Active schools 19 municipal, 1 independent
1,983 Total pupils 9 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
178.8 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 3 schools (national avg: 228.5)
73.1% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
143,599 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.2 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.3 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Östra Göinge municipality has 20 schools with an average merit value of 178.8 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Östra Göinge underperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Östra Göinge compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
7/7 Merit value
6/7 Qual. teachers
4/7 Cost/pupil

All 20 schools in Östra Göinge

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
AGNEBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 28 51.5%
EKEBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 44 33.9%
Färe Montessoriskola Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school, Preschool class Skolföreningen Växthuset Ekonomisk förening 100 43.9%
Glimåkraskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Östra Göinge kommun 130 77.8%
Göinge utbildningscenter, Gymnasium Upper secondary school Östra Göinge kommun 80 —
Göinge utbildningscenter, Komvux som anpassad utbildning Adult education Östra Göinge kommun — —
Göingeskolan Compulsory school Östra Göinge kommun 250 69.2%
Komvux Adult education Östra Göinge kommun — —
Kviingeskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Östra Göinge kommun 90 79.4%
LILLE MATS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 82 36.4%
MAGNOLIANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 76 56.8%
Prästavångsskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Östra Göinge kommun 170 74.1%
Prästavångsskolan F-3 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Östra Göinge kommun 160 77.7%
SMEDJEBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 44 53.6%
SMULTRONSTÄLLETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 58 64%
Snapphaneskolan Compulsory school Östra Göinge kommun 380 78.7%
SOLHÄLLANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 41 41.9%
TROLLBÄCKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Östra Göinge kommun 80 60%
Västerskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Östra Göinge kommun 170 83.9%
Vita skolan Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school Östra Göinge kommun — —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

192.2 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
74.8% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
143,599 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
49.4% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Östra Göinge (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
192.2 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 221.3)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
196.2 / 146.7
Passing all subjects year 9
49.4%
Passing mathematics
74.4%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
73.9%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
47.4%
Parents with post-secondary education
45.5%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
74.8% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 73.9 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
76.5% / 43.3%
Pupils per teacher
11

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Östra Göinge, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
74.8% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+4.3 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 76.9% (linear extrapolation, +0.9 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
1,554
Municipal / independent share
87.2% / 12.8%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
143,599 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 140,479.1 SEK)
Municipal school cost
141,367 SEK/pupil
Teaching
88,646 SEK/pupil
Premises
15,329 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,308 SEK/pupil
School meals
9,703 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
2,850 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Östra Göinge.

Student health (compulsory)
4,308 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
21,429 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
65.6%
Easy to access help, year 8
56.2%
Safety at school
69.3%
Study environment (studiero)
31.6%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Östra Göinge (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
24.6%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
17.5%
Swedish as a second language
18.1%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
82.4%
Passed SvA, year 9
57.7%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.3%

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.

-16.0 Average residual (merit value) for 2 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -11.5 2024/25: -16.0
School Actual Model Residual
Snapphaneskolan 212 219 -7.0
Göingeskolan 178 202 -25.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 3 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Snapphaneskolan Östra Göinge kommun 212.2 -7.0 78.7% 380
Göingeskolan Östra Göinge kommun 177.6 -25.0 69.2% 250
Färe Montessoriskola Skolföreningen Växthuset Ekonomisk förening 146.7 — 43.9% 100

School ranking — Östra Göinge

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
Snapphaneskolan 212.2 -7.0 78.7% 380
Göingeskolan 177.6 -25.0 69.2% 250
Färe Montessoriskola 146.7 – 43.9% 100

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 Östra Göinge (2025).

Number of pupils
37
Share of compulsory school pupils
2.1%
Cost per pupil
881,692 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -2.2%
2020: 196.6 p 2025: 192.2 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +6.1%
2020: 70.5 % 2025: 74.8 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +19.8%
2020: 119,876 SEK 2024: 143,599 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -14.4%
2020: 1,816 2025: 1,554
Independent share ↑ +21.9%
2020: 10.5 % 2025: 12.8 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -19.1%
2020: 13.6 2025: 11
Student health SEK/pupil ↓ -30.6%
2020: 6,206 SEK 2024: 4,308 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↓ -13.5%
2022: 75.8 % 2025: 65.6 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -9.8%
2022: 62.3 % 2025: 56.2 %
Safety ↑ +4.2%
2022: 66.5 % 2025: 69.3 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Östra Göinge (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
548
Graduating within 3 years
64.2% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
42.6% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
72.5% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
154,087 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.6 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
8.4
Municipal upper-secondary cost
337,304 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
10,732 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
12.1%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
46%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
73.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +4.3%
2020: 147,736 SEK 2024: 154,087 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +12.4%
2020: 57.1 % 2025: 64.2 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +100%
2020: 0 SEK 2024: 21,429 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +3.9%
2020: 41 % 2025: 42.6 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Östra Göinge going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
42.6% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
80% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
20.3% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
64.2% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Östra Göinge (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
561
Ages 16–18 (2030)
553 (-1.4%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
1,865
Ages 6–15 (2030)
1,701 (-8.8%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
704
Total school age (2035)
2,767

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 Östra Göinge (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
544
Cost per FTE student
128,872 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
53.1%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
61.1%
Teacher licence, basic level
71.8%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
64.6%
Net cost basic adult edu.
272 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
914 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Östra Göinge (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
115
Cost per FTE student
740 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
40%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Östra Göinge

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
549
Preschool units
11 (8 municipal, 3 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
90.4% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
16.6 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.7 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.8 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
49.6% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
49.1% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Östra Göinge (2024).

Cost per child
56,344 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
614
Children per FTE
20.9 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
51.2% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
50.7% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
73.6% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Östra Göinge (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
0
Share of children 1–5
0.8%
Cost per enrolled child
4,333 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Östra Göinge (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +41.4%
2020: 39,837 SEK 2024: 56,344 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +16.3%
2020: 43.6 % 2025: 50.7 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Östra Göinge (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
9.7%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Östra Göinge (2023).

Initiated child investigations
38.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
16.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
3,533 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Östra Göinge (2025).

Total population
13,718
Population change
-1.9%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
618
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
1,593
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
546
Higher education 25–64
16.2%
Foreign-born 20–64
22.2%
16–24 not in work/education
9.3%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Östra Göinge (2024).

Single without children
38.2%
Single with children
5.8%
Couple without children
27.7%
Couple with children
20.5%
Other households
7.9%
Total number of households
6,242

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Östra Göinge you — 178.8 73.1% 143,599 SEK 1,983
Osby 18.1 km 222.7 70.6% 136,209 SEK 2,145
Kristianstad 23.9 km 222.8 78.6% 140,349 SEK 16,278
Hässleholm 23.9 km 215.4 75.5% 155,821 SEK 8,743
Bromölla 25.9 km 202.8 78% 145,712 SEK 1,728
Olofström 26.2 km 214.2 80% 137,046 SEK 2,273
Sölvesborg 36.6 km 208 79.9% 154,150 SEK 2,925
Neighbour avg. 214.3 77.1% 144,881 SEK 5,682
Merit value year 9
Kristianstad
222.8
Osby
222.7
Hässleholm
215.4
Olofström
214.2
Sölvesborg
208
Bromölla
202.8
Östra Göinge
178.8
Qualified teachers
Olofström
80%
Sölvesborg
79.9%
Kristianstad
78.6%
Bromölla
78%
Hässleholm
75.5%
Östra Göinge
73.1%
Osby
70.6%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Östra Göinge (2025).

Newly arrived received
2.2 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
10 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
53.1%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -2,000%
2020: 0.1 % 2025: -1.9 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +2.2%
2020: 9.1 % 2024: 9.3 %
Newly arrived ↑ +57.1%
2020: 1.4 2025: 2.2

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Östra Göinge (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
32.2%
Tax base
231,422 SEK/capita
Annual result
3,089 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
3.8%
Solidity
46.9%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Östra Göinge (2024).

Assistance households
4.6 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
10.4%
Assistance months (avg)
43.8
Net cost economic assistance
1,954 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Östra Göinge. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
2,850 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
10,732 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Östra Göinge.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
17.6%
Completed dwellings
1.9 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
98.2%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
91.7%
Rental
21%
Cooperative
1.4%
Owner-occupied
74.8%
Cars in traffic
7,319

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 21 % 2025: 21 %
Economic assistance ↓ -33.3%
2020: 6.9 2024: 4.6
Overcrowding ↓ -35.8%
2020: 27.4 % 2025: 17.6 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Östra Göinge (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
11,352 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
989 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
181 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
397 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Östra Göinge (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
7,774 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.3

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Östra Göinge (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
5.8%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
30.8% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.1%
Sick leave 30–49 years
4.9%
Sick leave >49 years
7%
Stress-related sick leave
0.4% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Östra Göinge (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
12.7%
Number of pupils
320
Average pupil fee
1,019 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
317 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Östra Göinge (2024).

Loans per capita
4 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.6 per capita
Active borrowers
21.6%
Media allocation
420 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Östra Göinge (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
4 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
31.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -0.8%
2020: 12.8 % 2024: 12.7 %
Reported crimes ↑ +14.4%
2020: 9,925.4 2025: 11,351.8
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +6.6%
2020: 9.1 % 2024: 9.7 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -2.4%
2020: 4.1 t 2023: 4 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +469.6%
2020: 16.1 % 2024: 91.7 %
Total sick leave ↓ -19.4%
2020: 7.2 % 2025: 5.8 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.4 % 2024: 0.4 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -19.9%
2020: 679 2024: 544
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +64.5%
2020: 78,323 SEK 2024: 128,872 SEK
Passing basic level ↓ -23.2%
2020: 69.1 % 2024: 53.1 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -12.2%
2020: 69.6 % 2024: 61.1 %
Licence basic level ↑ +30.8%
2020: 54.9 % 2023: 71.8 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -10.2%
2020: 71.9 % 2025: 64.6 %
SFI pupils ↓ -41.3%
2020: 196 2024: 115
SFI course D pass rate ↑ +19.5%
2020: 83.7 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Östra Göinge with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 70.5%
2025 (latest) 74.8%
Forecast 2027 76.9% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 73.9%
National avg 73.3%

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 Östra Göinge.

Cost per pupil
143,599 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
192.2 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.3 (national avg: 1.6)

Östra Göinge 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 Östra Göinge with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Östra Göinge 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
Östra Göinge you 192.2 74.8% 143,599 SEK 64.2% -16.0
Bromölla 203 75.2% 145,712 SEK 67.9% -5.5
Sjöbo 183.3 71.8% 140,403 SEK 64.2% -25.0
Perstorp 193.2 69% 145,646 SEK 59.8% -8.0
Svalöv 189.6 68.7% 148,363 SEK 67.7% -17.0
Tomelilla 197 77.1% 130,398 SEK 63.5% -16.0
Hörby 204.3 74.7% 135,618 SEK 78.4% -10.7
Åstorp 209.2 75.1% 132,541 SEK 62.7% -4.0
Peer average 197.1 73.1% 139,812 SEK 66.3% -12.3

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
BromöllaSjöboPerstorpSvalövTomelilla
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
BromöllaSjöboPerstorpSvalövTomelilla
Cost/pupil 2020–2024
BromöllaSjöboPerstorpSvalövTomelilla
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
BromöllaSjöboPerstorpSvalövTomelilla

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Skåne län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town

Benchmark vs SCB group C7

Östra Göinge belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. Here is how Östra Göinge compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Östra Göinge vs SCB group C7 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Östra Göinge Group median
Merit value 192.2 (median: 207.4)
11th
Qualified teachers 74.8 (median: 70.9)
69th
Students/teacher 11 (median: 10.6)
32th
Cost/pupil 143598.9 (median: 153333.9)
78th
Graduating 3 yrs 64.2 (median: 65.4)
45th
All subjects passed 49.4 (median: 61.6)
3th
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
ℹ️ Below group median for merit value
ℹ️ Below group median for students/teacher

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Östra Göinge belongs to SCB municipality group C7 — Commuting municipality near a smaller town: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a smaller town. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Östra Göinge 192.2 74.8% 143,599 SEK 64.2%
Arboga 226.7 72.1% 138,550 SEK 58.2%
Boxholm 224.5 79.6% 164,524 SEK 67.9%
Bromölla 203 75.2% 145,712 SEK 67.9%
Degerfors 209.1 76.1% 139,707 SEK 49.5%
Eksjö 217.9 65.4% 151,682 SEK 71.1%
Emmaboda 216.4 77.7% 181,122 SEK 64.3%
Essunga 177.6 69.3% 162,716 SEK 81.3%
Fagersta 206.3 56% 146,282 SEK 54.1%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Östra Göinge

How many schools are there in Östra Göinge?
Östra Göinge municipality has 20 active school units: 9 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 19 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 1,983 pupils attend schools in Östra Göinge.
What are the merit values in Östra Göinge?
The average year-9 merit value in Östra Göinge is 178.8 points (based on 3 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Snapphaneskolan with 212.2 points.
Which school in Östra Göinge has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Västerskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Östra Göinge at 83.9%. The municipal average is 73.1%.
How much does a school place cost in Östra Göinge?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Östra Göinge is 143,599 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 141,367 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Östra Göinge?
Student health services in Östra Göinge cost 4,308 SEK per pupil (2024). 65.6% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 56.2%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
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