Schools in Överkalix municipality
7 active school units in Överkalix, Norrbottens län. The three most common school forms: 2 adult education, 2 after-school care, 2 compulsory school (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Överkalix has 7 schools with an average merit value of 203.7, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 40% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Överkalix
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (45.7%) is 27.6 percentage points below the national average.
- Merit value has declined by 13 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (215.3) is 13.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -9.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Schools perform on average +7 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
Key metrics — Överkalix municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Överkalix municipality has 7 schools with an average merit value of 203.7 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Överkalix underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Överkalix over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 13 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 9.7 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 30,323 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 7 schools in Överkalix
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÄLVENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Överkalix kommun | 41 | 50% |
| ÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Överkalix kommun | 57 | 49.3% |
| Grundskola Överkalix kommun | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Överkalix kommun | 180 | 50.8% |
| Gymnasieskolan | Upper secondary school | Överkalix kommun | 10 | — |
| Komvux, SFI | Adult education | Överkalix kommun | — | — |
| Överkalix Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Överkalix Kultur- Och Miljöskola | 70 | 29.1% |
| Vuxenutbildning | Adult education | Överkalix kommun | — | — |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Överkalix (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 Överkalix, 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 Överkalix.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Överkalix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundskola Överkalix kommun | 204 | 196 | +7.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundskola Överkalix kommun | Överkalix kommun | 203.7 | +7.0 | 50.8% | 180 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Överkalix (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Överkalix
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Överkalix, based on 2 schools with survey data.
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Överkalix (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Överkalix 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 Överkalix (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 Överkalix (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Överkalix (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Överkalix
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Överkalix (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Överkalix (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Överkalix (2024).
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 Överkalix (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Överkalix (2020).
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 Överkalix 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 Överkalix.
Överkalix 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 Överkalix with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Överkalix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Överkalix you | 215.3 | 45.7% | 179,764 SEK | 52.2% | +7.0 |
| Gällivare | 218.4 | 45.4% | 166,697 SEK | 68.7% | +8.3 |
| Kiruna | 213.7 | 53.2% | 171,792 SEK | 77.7% | +5.8 |
| Övertorneå | 197.9 | 48.1% | 171,513 SEK | 68.3% | – |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 54.4% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% | -18.0 |
| Jokkmokk | 214.5 | 61.7% | 182,751 SEK | 51.3% | +13.0 |
| Pajala | 230 | 61.5% | 204,793 SEK | 67.2% | +30.0 |
| Haparanda | 196.2 | 61.1% | 149,797 SEK | 55.8% | -18.0 |
| Peer average | 210.5 | 55.1% | 175,978 SEK | 67.3% | +3.5 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Norrbottens län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Överkalix belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Överkalix compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Överkalix belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Överkalix | 215.3 | 45.7% | 179,764 SEK | 52.2% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 65.1% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Överkalix
- How many schools are there in Överkalix?
- Överkalix municipality has 7 active school units: 2 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 6 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 358 pupils attend schools in Överkalix.
- What are the merit values in Överkalix?
- The average year-9 merit value in Överkalix is 203.7 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Grundskola Överkalix kommun with 203.7 points.
- Which school in Överkalix has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Grundskola Överkalix kommun has the highest share of qualified teachers in Överkalix at 50.8%. The municipal average is 40%.
- How much does a school place cost in Överkalix?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Överkalix is 179,764 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 181,127 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Överkalix?
- Student health services in Överkalix cost 8,543 SEK per pupil (2024). 80% 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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