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Schools in Sandviken municipality

49 active school units in Sandviken, Gävleborgs län. Most common school forms: 23 preschool, 18 after-school care, 15 compulsory school (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Key metrics — Sandviken municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

49 Active schools 45 municipal, 4 independent
6,284 Total pupils 15 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
218.7 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 5 schools (national avg: 228.5)
62.8% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
153,355 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.9 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Sandviken (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
209 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 210.5)
meritRating9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
205.3 / 271.9
Passing all subjects year 9
61.5%
Passing mathematics
77.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
71.1%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
60.1%
Parents with post-secondary education
51.2%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
59.4% (national avg: 72.6 %) (county avg: 64.4 %)
certifiedTeachersPercent B
Source
kolada
Period
2024
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
60% / 44.2%
Pupils per teacher
10.7

Source: Kolada.

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2024)
59.4% (national avg: 72.6%)
Stability indicator (2020–2024)
→ Stable (-0.8 pp)
National trend (2020–2024)
↑ Improving (+1.5 pp)
Forecast 2026
≈ 57.6% (linear extrapolation, -0.5 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).

Compulsory school pupils
3,858
Municipal / independent share
92.3% / 7.7%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

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

Cost per pupil (total)
153,355 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 150,473.3 SEK)
Municipal school cost
151,245 SEK/pupil
Teaching
81,236 SEK/pupil
Premises
24,274 SEK/pupil
Student health
7,866 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,792 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,605 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Sandviken.

Student health (compulsory)
7,866 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,370 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
57.4%
Easy to access help, year 8
59.1%
Safety at school
75.7%
Study environment (studiero)
40%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Sandviken (2025).

Passed mother tongue, year 9
90.2%
Passed SvA, year 9
78.9%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
3.3%

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.

-5.2 Average residual (merit value) for 5 schools
School Actual Model Residual
Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola 272 249 +23.0
Murgårdsskolan 226 218 +8.0
Hedängskolan 6-9 209 213 -5.0
Norrsätraskolan 201 219 -18.0
Björksätraskolan F-9 186 221 -34.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 5 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola Sandvikens Friskola AB 271.9 +23.0 43.9% 200
Murgårdsskolan Sandvikens kommun 226.1 +8.0 56% 600
Hedängskolan 6-9 Sandvikens kommun 208.6 -5.0 53.7% 260
Norrsätraskolan Sandvikens kommun 200.7 -18.0 53.7% 530
Björksätraskolan F-9 Sandvikens kommun 186.2 -34.0 53.4% 610

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Sandviken (2024).

Number of pupils
85
Share of compulsory school pupils
2%
Cost per pupil
484,133 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3.4

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -1.5%
2020: 212.2 p 2025: 209 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -1.3%
2020: 60.2 % 2024: 59.4 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +18.2%
2020: 129,755 SEK 2024: 153,355 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -3.4%
2020: 3,995 2024: 3,858
Independent share ↓ -1.3%
2020: 7.8 % 2024: 7.7 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -5.3%
2020: 11.3 2024: 10.7
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +20.4%
2020: 6,536 SEK 2024: 7,866 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↓ -10%
2023: 63.8 % 2025: 57.4 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +2.4%
2023: 57.7 % 2025: 59.1 %
Safety ↓ -1%
2023: 76.5 % 2025: 75.7 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

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

Upper-secondary pupils
1,299
Graduating within 3 years
65.5% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
47.2% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
80% (national avg: 85.3 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
173,601 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
15.1 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
8.4
Municipal upper-secondary cost
173,692 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
13.3%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
25%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
72.4%
Directly to university
15.1% (national avg: 16.7 %)

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +18.2%
2020: 146,871 SEK 2024: 173,601 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +8.8%
2020: 60.2 % 2025: 65.5 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +19.4%
2020: 67 % 2024: 80 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +23.5%
2020: 3,538 SEK 2024: 4,370 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +9.5%
2020: 43.1 % 2025: 47.2 %
Directly to university ↑ +18%
2020: 12.8 % 2022: 15.1 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Sandviken going on to higher education (2022).

Directly to university
15.1% (national avg: 16.7 %)
University eligibility (all)
47.2% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
77.8% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
42.3% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
65.5% (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 Sandviken (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
1,308
Ages 16–18 (2030)
1,387 (+6%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
4,448
Ages 6–15 (2030)
4,025 (-9.5%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
1,744
Total school age (2035)
6,499

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 Sandviken (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
1,872
Cost per FTE student
114,603 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
71.3%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
73%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
89.7%
Net cost basic adult edu.
246 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
914 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Sandviken (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
350
Cost per FTE student
567 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
35.4%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Sandviken

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

Enrolled children
1,574
Preschool units
23 (21 municipal, 2 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87% (national avg: 86.8%)
Children per group
17.3 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
14 (national avg: 12.1)
Children per FTE
5.7 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
64% (national avg: 46.5%)
Pedagogical higher education
64% (national avg: 45.9%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

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

Cost per child
43,013 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
1,641
Children per FTE
17.4 (national avg: 21.6)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
52.9% (national avg: 57.6 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Sandviken (2024).

Children in pedagogical care
0

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Sandviken (2024).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +23.3%
2020: 34,888 SEK 2024: 43,013 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +8.8%
2020: 48.6 % 2024: 52.9 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.4%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

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

Initiated child investigations
54.4 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
23.8 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
4,472 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

Children's economic conditions

Child poverty and economic standard in Sandviken (2024).

Children in economic hardship
24.4%

Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.

Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Sandviken (2025).

Total population
38,033
Population change
-0.9%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
1,646
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
3,941
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
1,275
Higher education 25–64
19.8%
Foreign-born 20–64
24.4%
16–24 not in work/education
6.3%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Sandviken (2024).

Single without children
44.2%
Single with children
6.3%
Couple without children
25.4%
Couple with children
17.5%
Other households
6.5%
Total number of households
18,961

Source: SCB.

Migration patterns

In- and out-migration in Sandviken (2024).

In-migration
1,785
Out-migration
1,906
Net migration
-121

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.

Municipality Distance Merit value Qualified teachers Pupils/teacher Schools
Sandviken — 218.7 62.8% 11.9 49
Gävle 23.8 km 209.2 59.9% 12.8 133
Hofors 23.8 km 210.1 58.4% 9.8 16
Ockelbo 34.9 km 204.8 50.7% 11.8 11
Älvkarleby 38.1 km 199.3 64.2% 10 17
Hedemora 50.1 km 211.6 52.6% 10.4 27
Tierp 52.6 km 210.2 52.8% 10.3 35

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Sandviken (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
8 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
60.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -1,000%
2020: 0.1 % 2025: -0.9 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -8.7%
2020: 6.9 % 2023: 6.3 %
Newly arrived ↑ +10%
2020: 1 2025: 1.1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Sandviken (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.6%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.1%
Tax base
260,711 SEK/capita
Annual result
2,237 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
3%
Solidity
27.4%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
3.3 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
6.5%
Assistance months (avg)
43.7
Net cost economic assistance
1,727 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,605 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Sandviken.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
15.8%
Completed dwellings
1 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
98.6%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
87.6%
Rental
29.1%
Cooperative
12.4%
Owner-occupied
56.5%
Overcrowded (SCB, norm 2)
15.8%
Cars in traffic
20,216

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 21.6 % 2025: 21.6 %
Economic assistance ↓ -38.9%
2020: 5.4 2024: 3.3
Overcrowding ↓ -13.2%
2020: 18.2 % 2024: 15.8 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Sandviken (2024).

Reported crimes (total)
10,175 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
714 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
383 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
1,262 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Sandviken (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
5,322 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.1

Source: Kolada.

Culture school

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

Share of pupils 6–19
15.6%
Number of pupils
960
Average pupil fee
1,215 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
454 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Sandviken (2024).

Loans per capita
5.5 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
6.5 per capita
Active borrowers
23.1%
Media allocation
825 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Sandviken (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
4 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
31.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +4.7%
2020: 14.9 % 2024: 15.6 %
Reported crimes ↑ +9%
2020: 9,338.3 2024: 10,174.7
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +29.5%
2020: 8.8 % 2024: 11.4 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -24.5%
2020: 5.3 t 2023: 4 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +9.9%
2020: 79.7 % 2024: 87.6 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -5%
2020: 1,970 2024: 1,872
Cost adult edu./pupil → unchanged
2020: 114,152 SEK 2024: 114,603 SEK
Passing basic level ↓ -4.4%
2020: 74.6 % 2024: 71.3 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +16.4%
2020: 62.7 % 2024: 73 %
Licence basic level ↑ +22%
2020: 82 % 2024: 100 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -0.9%
2020: 90.5 % 2024: 89.7 %
SFI pupils ↓ -24.7%
2020: 465 2024: 350
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 60.2%
2024 (latest) 59.4%
Forecast 2026 57.6% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 64.4%
National avg 72.6%

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 Sandviken.

Cost per pupil
153,355 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
209 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Sandviken 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 Sandviken with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Sandviken 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
Sandviken you 209 59.4% 153,355 SEK 65.5% -5.2
Ljusdal 204.8 62.2% 153,899 SEK 64.3% -10.0
Hofors 210.1 60.3% 162,213 SEK 65.5% 0.0
Bollnäs 214.6 66.4% 146,677 SEK 64.6% -7.5
Ockelbo 204.8 55.9% 169,376 SEK 56.1% -6.0
Söderhamn 220.1 56.5% 139,760 SEK 66.1% +5.0
Nordanstig 191.3 59.2% 149,266 SEK 74.4% -16.0
Hudiksvall 215.9 69.5% 138,735 SEK 71.1% -8.2
Peer average 208.8 61.4% 151,418 SEK 66% -6.1

Trends compared with peer municipalities

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

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

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Sandviken belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Lågpendlingskommun nära större stad: kommun där mindre än 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en större stad. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Sandviken 209 59.4% 153,355 SEK 65.5%
Askersund 203.2 72.2% 174,613 SEK 63.9%
Berg 203.9 59.5% 217,446 SEK 72%
Boden 214.7 63.5% 134,274 SEK 67.9%
Bräcke 220.2 63.8% 197,073 SEK 67.7%
Enköping 217.8 81.3% 127,150 SEK 68.2%
Finspång 214.6 66.4% 142,045 SEK 74.3%
Flen 219.3 51.1% 163,424 SEK 63.5%
Herrljunga 211 67.8% 151,340 SEK 58.6%

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

All 49 schools in Sandviken

School School forms Provider Pupils Merit value Qualified teachers
Anpassad grundskola inriktning ämne Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Sandvikens kommun — — —
Anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområde Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Sandvikens kommun — — —
Anpassad gymnasieskola Adapted upper secondary school Sandvikens kommun — — —
ÅRSUNDA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 49 — 66.5%
Årsunda Kyrkskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 120 — 66.2%
ÅSHAMMARS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 34 — 69.2%
Bessemerskolan Upper secondary school Sandvikens kommun 760 — 80.3%
Bessemerskolan_IM Upper secondary school Sandvikens kommun — — —
Björksätraskolan F-9 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 610 186.2 53.4%
BLÅSIPPANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 76 — 66.7%
BULLERBYNS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 111 — 52.1%
Dag och Natt After-school care Sandvikens kommun — — —
DAG OCH NATT FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 6 — 45.7%
FÄBOGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 80 — 60.4%
FLYGANDE DRAKEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 114 — 61.5%
Göranssonska skolan Upper secondary school Sandvik Utbildningsaktiebolag 200 — 79.3%
GULLHEDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 127 — 65.4%
Gullhedskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 190 — 67.9%
Hedängskolan 6-9 After-school care, Compulsory school Sandvikens kommun 260 208.6 53.7%
Hedängskolan F-5 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 220 — 59%
JERNVALLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 59 — 72.9%
Jernvallskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 330 — 65.5%
KUNGSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 66 — 58.3%
Kungsgårdens skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 100 — 70%
KYRKÅSENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 80 — 63.2%
Läroviken Adult education Sandvikens kommun — — —
Läroviken - Lärvux Adult education Sandvikens kommun — — —
Läroviken - SFI Adult education Sandvikens kommun — — —
Murgårdsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school Sandvikens kommun 600 226.1 56%
NÄVERGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 68 — 61.3%
Norrsätraskolan After-school care, Compulsory school Sandvikens kommun 530 200.7 53.7%
ÖSTERFÄRNEBO FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 28 — 100%
Österfärnebo skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 70 — 63.9%
PINNHAGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 76 — 63.6%
Sandbacka skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun — — —
Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens Friskola AB 200 271.9 43.9%
Sätra skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 150 — 81.2%
SÄTRALINJENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 69 — 50%
SMASSENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 146 — 61.2%
SMULTRONBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 56 — 89.5%
SOLGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 83 — 57.9%
TAKLÄGGARENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 82 — 62.7%
TROLLFLÖJTENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 31 — 45.5%
TROLLGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Trollgårdens Förskola 30 — 18.8%
TROLLSTUGANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Trollstugans Föräldrakooperativ Ekonomisk Förening 29 — 42.9%
Vallhovskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 190 — 79.6%
VÄSTANBYNS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sandvikens kommun 74 — 65.6%
Västanbyns skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sandvikens kommun 180 — 74.7%
Verksamhetsomr. Elevhälsa/Stöd Sandvikens kommun — — —

Common questions about schools in Sandviken

How many schools are there in Sandviken?
Sandviken municipality has 49 active school units: 15 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 45 are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 6,284 pupils attend schools in Sandviken.
What are the merit values in Sandviken?
The average year-9 merit value in Sandviken is 218.7 points (based on 5 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola with 271.9 points.
Which school in Sandviken has the highest teacher qualification rate?
ÖSTERFÄRNEBO FÖRSKOLA has the highest share of qualified teachers in Sandviken at 100%. The municipal average is 62.8%.
How much does a school place cost in Sandviken?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sandviken is 153,355 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 151,245 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Sandviken?
Student health services in Sandviken cost 7,866 SEK per pupil (2024). 57.4% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 59.1%.

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