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Schools in Ronneby municipality

53 active school units in Ronneby, Blekinge län. The three most common school forms: 25 preschool, 18 compulsory school, 17 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Ronneby has 53 schools with an average merit value of 192.3, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.3% (above the national average of 73.3%).

53 schools 5,530 pupils 73.3% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Ronneby

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Ronneby municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

53 Active schools 43 municipal, 10 independent
5,530 Total pupils 18 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
192.3 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 4 schools (national avg: 228.5)
73.3% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
159,173 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
9.5 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.2 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Ronneby municipality has 53 schools with an average merit value of 192.3 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Ronneby underperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Ronneby compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
7/7 Merit value
5/7 Qual. teachers
4/7 Cost/pupil

All 53 schools in Ronneby

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
109ANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tp Förskolor AB 39 27.8%
84ANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tp Förskolor AB 17 24.4%
BACKARYDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 21 —
Backarydsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 60 60.2%
BACKSIPPANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 110 57.4%
Blekinge Naturbruksgymnasium Upper secondary school Ronneby kommun 110 59%
ERINGSBODA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 24 —
Eringsbodaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 40 49.4%
ESPEDALENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 79 51.5%
Espedalsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 130 75%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATAIVET KOTTEN I RONNEBY Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Kotten I Ronneby 18 21.5%
Fredriksbergsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 190 84.2%
G-KLAVEN AB Preschool G-klaven AB 70 67.1%
G-klavens fristående skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class G-klaven AB 120 80.4%
GULLVIVANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 63 68%
Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 1 Upper secondary school Ronneby kommun 460 90.2%
Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 2 Upper secondary school Ronneby kommun 290 92.5%
Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 3 Upper secondary school Ronneby kommun 150 —
Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 4 Upper secondary school Ronneby kommun 60 —
HAGMARKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Hagmarkens Förskola/skola AB 78 33%
HALLABRO FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 30 69.8%
Hallabroskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 60 89.9%
Hobyskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 190 81.2%
HULTA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 98 48.3%
Johannishusskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 110 84.5%
JUNIBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 53 65.3%
Kallingeskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Ronneby kommun 310 66.2%
Kallingeskolan AG Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Ronneby kommun — —
Kallingeskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 170 79.4%
Kuggebodaskolan AG Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Ronneby kommun — —
Listerbyskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 150 83.9%
NYPONHUSETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 35 86.2%
PARKDALA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 57 59.6%
Parkdalaskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Ronneby kommun 230 71.4%
Parkdalaskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Ronneby kommun 270 56.9%
PERSBORGS FÖRSKOLA NORRA Preschool Ronneby kommun 102 59.9%
PERSBORGS FÖRSKOLA SÖDRA Preschool Ronneby kommun 72 64.9%
PRÄSTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 31 51.9%
SALTKRÅKANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 58 61.1%
SAVANNENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 77 44.4%
SAXEMARA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 32 62.6%
Saxemaraskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 90 73%
Silverbergsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Skolalliansen i Sverige AB 190 53.4%
Sjöarpsskolan Adapted upper secondary school Ronneby kommun — —
SKOGSBRYNET AB Preschool Tp Förskolor AB 108 32.6%
SKOGSGLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ronneby kommun 46 56.5%
SKOGSLUNDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tp Förskolor AB 79 41.8%
Slättagårdsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ronneby kommun 200 72.3%
Snäckebacksskolan 4-6 After-school care, Compulsory school Ronneby kommun 130 55.8%
Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Ronneby kommun 350 79.9%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

192.9 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
72.1% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
159,173 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
51.8% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Ronneby (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
192.9 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 211.5)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
194 / 186.5
Passing all subjects year 9
51.8%
Passing mathematics
86.1%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
81%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
60.3%
Parents with post-secondary education
55.4%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
72.1% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 76.5 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
73% / 62%
Pupils per teacher
9.4

Source: Kolada.

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

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2025)
72.1% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+7.9 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 73.8% (linear extrapolation, +1.7 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

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

Compulsory school pupils
3,051
Municipal / independent share
86.4% / 13.6%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
159,173 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 147,408.5 SEK)
Municipal school cost
159,708 SEK/pupil
Teaching
81,070 SEK/pupil
Premises
29,101 SEK/pupil
Student health
5,723 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,242 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,873 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Ronneby.

Student health (compulsory)
5,723 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,585 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
65.1%
Easy to access help, year 8
61.1%
Safety at school
78.8%
Study environment (studiero)
46.5%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Ronneby (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
29.8%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
18%
Swedish as a second language
23.7%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
85.3%
Passed SvA, year 9
62.5%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.1%

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.

-24.7 Average residual (merit value) for 4 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↓ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -19.7 2024/25: -24.7
School Actual Model Residual
Kallingeskolan 7-9 193 208 -15.0
Parkdalaskolan 7-9 196 217 -21.0
Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 194 221 -27.0
Silverbergsskolan 186 222 -36.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 4 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Parkdalaskolan 7-9 Ronneby kommun 195.7 -21.0 56.9% 270
Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 Ronneby kommun 193.9 -27.0 79.9% 350
Kallingeskolan 7-9 Ronneby kommun 193 -15.0 66.2% 310
Silverbergsskolan Skolalliansen i Sverige AB 186.5 -36.0 53.4% 190

School ranking — Ronneby

All 4 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
Parkdalaskolan 7-9 195.7 -21.0 56.9% 270
Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 193.9 -27.0 79.9% 350
Kallingeskolan 7-9 193 -15.0 66.2% 310
Silverbergsskolan 186.5 -36.0 53.4% 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 Ronneby (2025).

Number of pupils
50
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.5%
Cost per pupil
873,529 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3.1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -7%
2020: 207.5 p 2025: 192.9 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +12.3%
2020: 64.2 % 2025: 72.1 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +33.8%
2020: 118,932 SEK 2025: 159,173 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -7.6%
2020: 3,302 2025: 3,051
Independent share ↓ -29.5%
2020: 19.3 % 2025: 13.6 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -10.5%
2020: 10.5 2025: 9.4
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +86.7%
2020: 3,066 SEK 2025: 5,723 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +6.7%
2023: 61 % 2025: 65.1 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +8.5%
2023: 56.3 % 2025: 61.1 %
Safety ↑ +3.5%
2023: 76.1 % 2025: 78.8 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Ronneby

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Ronneby, based on 26 schools with survey data.

80.8% Safety (national: 78.3%)
60% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Ronneby municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

5.6 2023 6.0 2025
Stable (+0.4 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Ronneby sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 G-klavens fristående skola 87% yr 5 #2 Blekinge Naturbruksgymnasium 86% US yr 2 #3 Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 1 86% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#26 Silverbergsskolan 76% yr 8 #25 Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 79% yr 8 #24 Snäckebacksskolan 4-6 79% yr 8

Safety per school in Ronneby

G-klavens fristående skola 87 Blekinge Naturbruksgymnasium 86 Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 1 86 Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 2 86 Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 3 86 Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 4 86 Sjöarpsskolan 86 Backarydsskolan 79 Eringsbodaskolan 79 Espedalsskolan 79 Fredriksbergsskolan 79 Hallabroskolan 79 Hobyskolan 79 Johannishusskolan 79 Kallingeskolan 7-9 79 Kallingeskolan AG 79 Kallingeskolan F-6 79 Kuggebodaskolan AG 79 Listerbyskolan 79 Parkdalaskolan 4-6 79 Parkdalaskolan 7-9 79 Saxemaraskolan 79 Slättagårdsskolan 79 Snäckebacksskolan 4-6 79 Snäckebacksskolan 7-9 79 Silverbergsskolan 76

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Ronneby (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
1,112
Graduating within 3 years
66.8% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
49.5% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
76% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
156,700 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.5 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
10.2
Municipal upper-secondary cost
164,977 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
12,925 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
9.7%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
32%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
73.1%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +12%
2020: 139,920 SEK 2025: 156,700 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +12.8%
2020: 59.2 % 2025: 66.8 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -4.9%
2020: 79.9 % 2025: 76 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +25.7%
2020: 3,647 SEK 2024: 4,585 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +0.6%
2020: 49.2 % 2025: 49.5 %

University connection

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

University eligibility (all)
49.5% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
84.3% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
26.2% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
66.8% (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 Ronneby (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
1,056
Ages 16–18 (2030)
1,036 (-1.9%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
3,511
Ages 6–15 (2030)
3,239 (-7.7%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
1,431
Total school age (2035)
5,209

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 Ronneby (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
1,016
Cost per FTE student
80,476 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
79.4%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
78.5%
Teacher licence, basic level
84.5%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
82.8%
Net cost basic adult edu.
220 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
374 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Ronneby (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
202
Cost per FTE student
1,105 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
83.3%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Ronneby

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

Enrolled children
1,229
Preschool units
21 (17 municipal, 4 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
89.3% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
16.9 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.4 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
4.9 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
60.3% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
58.8% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Ronneby (2025).

Cost per child
55,226 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
1,231
Children per FTE
20.2 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
51.4% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
52.1% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
76.5% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

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

Children in pedagogical care
0

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Ronneby (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +52.8%
2020: 36,148 SEK 2025: 55,226 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +8.3%
2020: 48.1 % 2025: 52.1 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.5%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Ronneby (2024).

Initiated child investigations
42.2 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
20.5 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,775 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 Ronneby (2025).

Total population
28,708
Population change
-0.1%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
1,384
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
3,133
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
1,075
Higher education 25–64
21.7%
Foreign-born 20–64
22.9%
16–24 not in work/education
8.3%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Ronneby (2024).

Single without children
42.1%
Single with children
5.6%
Couple without children
27.4%
Couple with children
19.2%
Other households
5.8%
Total number of households
13,742

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
Ronneby you — 192.3 73.3% 159,173 SEK 5,530
Emmaboda 9.7 km 216.4 76% 181,122 SEK 1,339
Lessebo 30.3 km 231.2 69.2% 173,876 SEK 1,180
Torsås 30.8 km 216.8 86.8% 169,375 SEK 1,324
Tingsryd 33.1 km 201.7 63.9% 154,382 SEK 1,852
Nybro 34.4 km 207.2 75.7% 144,585 SEK 3,337
Karlskrona 37.7 km 225.1 75.8% 142,346 SEK 11,791
Neighbour avg. 216.4 74.6% 160,948 SEK 3,471
Merit value year 9
Lessebo
231.2
Karlskrona
225.1
Torsås
216.8
Emmaboda
216.4
Nybro
207.2
Tingsryd
201.7
Ronneby
192.3
Qualified teachers
Torsås
86.8%
Emmaboda
76%
Karlskrona
75.8%
Nybro
75.7%
Ronneby
73.3%
Lessebo
69.2%
Tingsryd
63.9%

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

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Ronneby (2025).

Newly arrived received
1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
14 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
55.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↑ -88.9%
2020: -0.9 % 2025: -0.1 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +7.8%
2020: 7.7 % 2024: 8.3 %
Newly arrived ↓ -28.6%
2020: 1.4 2025: 1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Ronneby (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.6%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.7%
Tax base
235,115 SEK/capita
Annual result
880 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
1.1%
Solidity
38.6%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Ronneby (2024).

Assistance households
3.9 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
7%
Assistance months (avg)
48.5
Net cost economic assistance
1,591 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,873 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
12,925 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Ronneby.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
19.9%
Completed dwellings
0.9 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
99.4%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
96.4%
Rental
25.1%
Cooperative
3.6%
Owner-occupied
69.2%
Cars in traffic
15,886

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↓ -1.4%
2020: 21.9 % 2025: 21.6 %
Economic assistance ↓ -40.9%
2020: 6.6 2024: 3.9
Overcrowding ↓ -27.1%
2020: 27.3 % 2025: 19.9 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

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

Reported crimes (total)
11,732 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,170 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
373 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
515 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Ronneby (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
8,026 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.4

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

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

Total sick leave
6.3%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
31.5% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.7%
Sick leave 30–49 years
5.9%
Sick leave >49 years
6.7%
Stress-related sick leave
0.4% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

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

Share of pupils 6–19
7.9%
Number of pupils
395
Average pupil fee
1,405 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
387 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Ronneby (2024).

Loans per capita
5.1 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
2.7 per capita
Active borrowers
20.2%
Media allocation
574 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Ronneby (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
3 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
25.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +58%
2020: 5 % 2024: 7.9 %
Reported crimes ↑ +44.1%
2020: 8,141.7 2025: 11,732.1
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +33.7%
2020: 8.6 % 2024: 11.5 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -9.1%
2020: 3.3 t 2023: 3 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +36%
2020: 70.9 % 2024: 96.4 %
Total sick leave ↓ -11.3%
2020: 7.1 % 2025: 6.3 %
Stress-related cases ↑ +33.3%
2020: 0.3 % 2024: 0.4 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -8.4%
2020: 1,109 2024: 1,016
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +26.5%
2020: 63,608 SEK 2024: 80,476 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +2.8%
2020: 77.2 % 2024: 79.4 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +2.9%
2020: 76.3 % 2024: 78.5 %
Licence basic level ↑ +7.9%
2020: 78.3 % 2025: 84.5 %
Licence upper sec. level ↑ +11%
2020: 74.6 % 2025: 82.8 %
SFI pupils ↓ -9%
2020: 222 2024: 202
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 64.2%
2025 (latest) 72.1%
Forecast 2027 73.8% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 76.5%
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 Ronneby.

Cost per pupil
159,173 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
192.9 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.2 (national avg: 1.6)

Ronneby 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 Ronneby with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Ronneby 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
Ronneby you 192.9 72.1% 159,173 SEK 66.8% -24.7
Sölvesborg 209.4 77% 154,150 SEK 70.7% -11.5
Karlshamn 218.8 77.9% 144,327 SEK 71.5% -6.2
Olofström 214.2 80.2% 137,046 SEK 56.6% -4.0
Karlskrona 222.3 75.3% 142,346 SEK 73.1% -11.9
Kungsör 197.3 73% 161,004 SEK 55.7% -9.0
Mellerud 197.2 71.6% 155,264 SEK 74.1% -9.0
Svenljunga 197 70.6% 155,229 SEK 68.9% -6.0
Peer average 208 75.1% 149,909 SEK 67.2% -8.2

Trends compared with peer municipalities

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

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

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

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

Benchmark vs SCB group C7

Ronneby 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 Ronneby compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.

Ronneby vs SCB group C7 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Ronneby Group median
Merit value 192.9 (median: 207.4)
13th
Qualified teachers 72.1 (median: 70.9)
60th
Students/teacher 9.4 (median: 10.6)
88th
Cost/pupil 159173.3 (median: 153333.9)
41th
Graduating 3 yrs 66.8 (median: 65.4)
61th
All subjects passed 51.8 (median: 61.6)
5th
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs
ℹ️ Below group median for merit value

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Ronneby 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
Ronneby 192.9 72.1% 159,173 SEK 66.8%
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 Ronneby

How many schools are there in Ronneby?
Ronneby municipality has 53 active school units: 18 compulsory schools and 5 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 43 are municipal and 10 are independent. A total of 5,530 pupils attend schools in Ronneby.
What are the merit values in Ronneby?
The average year-9 merit value in Ronneby is 192.3 points (based on 4 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Parkdalaskolan 7-9 with 195.7 points.
Which school in Ronneby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Gymnasieskolan Knut Hahn 2 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Ronneby at 92.5%. The municipal average is 73.3%.
How much does a school place cost in Ronneby?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ronneby is 159,173 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 159,708 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Ronneby?
Student health services in Ronneby cost 5,723 SEK per pupil (2025). 65.1% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 61.1%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Ronneby municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Ronneby place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Ronneby

  1. Silverbergsskolan: Principal changed.

  2. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATAIVET KOTTEN I RONNEBY: Renamed from Förskola 342248 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATAIVET KOTTEN I RONNEBY

  3. G-KLAVEN AB: Renamed from Förskola 571836 to G-KLAVEN AB

  4. HAGMARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 755660 to HAGMARKENS FÖRSKOLA

  5. 84ANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ASK & EMBLA ÅSÖGATAN 84 to 84ANS FÖRSKOLA

  6. 84ANS FÖRSKOLA: New organiser: Tp Förskolor AB (previously: Ask & Embla Förskolor Aktiebolag)

  7. 109ANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ASK & EMBLA ÅSÖGATAN 109 to 109ANS FÖRSKOLA

  8. 109ANS FÖRSKOLA: New organiser: Tp Förskolor AB (previously: Ask & Embla Förskolor Aktiebolag)

  9. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATAIVET KOTTEN I RONNEBY: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATAIVET KOTTEN I RONNEBY to Förskola 342248

  10. G-KLAVEN AB: Renamed from G-KLAVEN AB to Förskola 571836

  11. HAGMARKENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HAGMARKENS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 755660

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