Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Överkalix municipality
7 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Överkalix, Norrbotten County. 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: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Överkalix
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 2
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 2
- Municipal
- 6
- Independent
- 1
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Överkalix has 7 schools with a merit value of 215.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 45.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
7 schools358 pupils45.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.6%)
Apply for a place in Överkalix
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Överkalix.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Överkalix e-service for school choice (opens in a new window)Upper secondary
Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
Go to Överkalix e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Överkalix
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 45.7%) is 27.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Merit value has declined by 13 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 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.
- Active schools
- 7
- 6 municipal, 1 independent
- Total pupils
- 358
- 2 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 215.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 45.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Överkalix municipality has 7 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 215.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (45.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↓ -5.7 %
Trend: 228.3 to 215.3, down2020: 228.3 p2025: 215.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 13 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -17.5 %
Trend: 55.4 to 45.7, down2020: 55.4 %2025: 45.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 9.7 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +19.8 %
Trend: 149,441 to 179,095, up2020: 149,441 SEK2025: 179,095 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 29,654 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Överkalix
- How many schools are there in Överkalix?
- Överkalix municipality has 7 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 2 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 2 offer preschool. 6 of the units are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 358 pupils attend schools in Överkalix.
- What are the merit values in Överkalix?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Överkalix is 215.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Grundskola Överkalix kommun with 215.2 points.
- Which school in Överkalix has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Grundskola Överkalix kommun has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Överkalix at 50.8%. The municipality value is 45.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Överkalix?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Överkalix is 179,095 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 182,120 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Överkalix organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in ÖverkalixThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in ÖverkalixThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport16.7% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 6,846 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Överkalix compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 6/7
Skolkoll score in Överkalix
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Överkalix
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Överkalix: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Överkalix Friskola with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Lowest: Grundskola Överkalix kommun with Skolkoll score 41 out of 100.
2 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Överkalix
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Överkalix: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Gymnasieskolan with Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Lowest: Gymnasieskolan with Skolkoll score 36 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Överkalix
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundskola Överkalix kommun | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖVERKALIX KOMMUN | 180 | 50.8% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gymnasieskolan | Upper secondary school | ÖVERKALIX KOMMUN | 10 | 0% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Överkalix Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ÖVERKALIX KULTUR- OCH MILJÖSKOLA | 70 | 29.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in ÖverkalixÖverkalix has 2 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Överkalix you | — | 215.3In line with neighbour average | 45.7%Worse than neighbour average | 179,095 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Övertorneå | 41.4 km | 197.9Worse than neighbour average | 48.1%Worse than neighbour average | 165,357 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Kalix | 53.9 km | 204.4Worse than neighbour average | 72.8%Better than neighbour average | 163,115 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Boden | 76.1 km | 214.7In line with neighbour average | 63.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,700 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Haparanda | 76.2 km | 196.2Worse than neighbour average | 61.1%Worse than neighbour average | 149,277 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Luleå | 91 km | 229Better than neighbour average | 78.9%Better than neighbour average | 144,252 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Pajala | 97 km | 230Better than neighbour average | 61.5%Worse than neighbour average | 202,192 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 212 | 64.4% | 160,315 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Överkalix municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Överkalix municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Överkalix
Grundskola Överkalix kommun: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Grundskola Överkalix kommun: Start date changed from not_registered to 2023-08-01
Gymnasieskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Tegskolan
Komvux, SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Tegskolan
Vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Tegskolan
Överkalix Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Överkalix Friskola
Gymnasieskolan: Address changed from Skolgatan 4, 95631 ÖVERKALIX to Skolgatan 2, 95631 Överkalix
Vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Skolgatan 4, 95631 ÖVERKALIX to Skolgatan 2, 95631 Överkalix
Överkalix Friskola: Operator name changed to: Överkalix Kultur- Och Miljöskola (previously: Överkalix Kultur- och miljö-skola, Ideell förening)
Gymnasieskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Komvux, SFI: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Vuxenutbildning: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Överkalix Friskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
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