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Schools in Sandviken municipality
49 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 Sandviken, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 23 preschool, 18 after-school care, 16 compulsory school (+5 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 Sandviken
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
- 16
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 23
- Municipal
- 45
- Independent
- 4
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.
Sandviken has 49 schools with a merit value of 209 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 59.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
49 schools6,351 pupils59.6% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.9%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Sandviken
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 209) is 19.5 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 59.6%) is 13.7 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 5.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 20% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 155,854 SEK) is 8% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Sandviken municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 49
- 45 municipal, 4 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,351
- 16 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 209
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 59.6%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Sandviken municipality has 49 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 209 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (59.6%, 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↓ -1.5 %
Trend: 212.2 to 209, down2020: 212.2 p2025: 209 p
Merit values have decreased by 3.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -1.0 %
Trend: 60.2 to 59.6, down2020: 60.2 %2025: 59.6 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 0.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +20.1 %
Trend: 129,755 to 155,854, up2020: 129,755 SEK2025: 155,854 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,099 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Sandviken
- How many schools are there in Sandviken?
- Sandviken municipality has 49 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 16 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 23 offer preschool. 45 of the units are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 6,351 pupils attend schools in Sandviken.
- What are the merit values in Sandviken?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Sandviken is 209 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola with 246 points.
- Which school in Sandviken has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Kungsgårdens skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Sandviken at 84%. The municipality value is 59.6% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Sandviken?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sandviken is 155,854 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 153,764 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Sandviken 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 SandvikenThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SandvikenThe 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 transport30.6% 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: 6,137 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 Sandviken compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Sandviken
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 Sandviken
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Sandviken: 14 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kungsgårdens skola with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Municipal average 46, neutral midpoint 50.
14 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Sandviken
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Sandviken: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Göranssonska skolan with Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Lowest: Bessemerskolan_IM with Skolkoll score 46 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
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Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Sandviken
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola inriktning ämne | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområde | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Årsunda Kyrkskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 110 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bessemerskolan | Upper secondary school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 800 | 75.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bessemerskolan_IM | Upper secondary school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 120 | 27.6% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björksätraskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 640 | 57.7% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Göranssonska skolan | Upper secondary school | SANDVIK UTBILDNINGSAKTIEBOLAG | 200 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 70 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullhedskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 200 | 66.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedängskolan 6-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 270 | 55.1% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedängskolan F-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 220 | 52.4% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jernvallskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 340 | 74.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kungsgårdens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 130 | 84% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Murgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 580 | 48.8% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrsätraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 550 | 48.3% | Skolkoll score 30 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Österfärnebo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 70 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sandbacka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 20 | — | No score |
| Sandvikens Internationella Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Sandvikens Friskola AB | 200 | 52.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sätra skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 160 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallhovskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 190 | 78.7% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västanbyns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SANDVIKENS KOMMUN | 130 | 81.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SandvikenSandviken has 23 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandviken you | — | 209In line with neighbour average | 59.6%Worse than neighbour average | 155,854 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hofors | 23.9 km | 210.1In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 159,919 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Gävle | 24.3 km | 218.4Better than neighbour average | 71.9%Better than neighbour average | 138,638 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ockelbo | 34.8 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 183,476 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Älvkarleby | 38.1 km | 197.5Worse than neighbour average | 68.4%Better than neighbour average | 162,683 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hedemora | 50.1 km | 199.8Worse than neighbour average | 63.1%Worse than neighbour average | 140,975 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tierp | 52.3 km | 208.9In line with neighbour average | 59.4%Worse than neighbour average | 155,090 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 206.6 | 65.7% | 156,797 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 Sandviken municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.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 Sandviken municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Sandviken
Resursskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Sandbacka skola: Operating name changed from Murgårdsskolan to Sandbacka skola
Murgårdsskolan: Grades changed from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Murgårdsskolan: Grades changed from 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Address changed from Industrivägen 5 A Ingång: 8A, 81180 Sandviken to Industrivägen 5 A Ingång: 8A, 81140 Sandviken
Bessemerskolan: Address changed from Industrivägen 5-7, 81140 Sandviken to Industrivägen 7, 81140 Sandviken
Anpassad grundskola inriktning ämnesområde: Address changed from Skogsfruvägen 22, 81141 Sandviken to Skogsfruvägen 24, 81141 Sandviken
Jernvallskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Hedängskolan 6-9: Operating name changed from Hedängskolan 6-9 to Hedängskolan
Hedängskolan F-5: Operating name changed from Hedängskolan F-5 to Hedängskolan
Läroviken: Address changed from Hyttgatan 18, 81130 Sandviken to Odengatan 32, 81130 Sandviken
Murgårdsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Västanbyns skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3
Göranssonska skolan: Address changed from Järnverksleden 26, 81134 Sandviken to Järnverksleden 26, 81161 Sandviken
Hedängskolan 6-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hedängskolan 6-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Hedängskolan F-5: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hedängskolan F-5: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Sandbacka skola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Sandbacka skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Murgårdsskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Västanbyns skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4
Göranssonska skolan: Address changed from Hamngatan 12, 81161 Sandviken to Järnverksleden 26, 81134 Sandviken
Läroviken: Renamed from Centrum för vuxnas lärande i Sandviken to Läroviken
Läroviken: Operating name changed from CVL to Läroviken
Läroviken: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Läroviken - Lärvux: Renamed from Centrum för vuxnas lärande i Sandviken Lärvux to Läroviken - Lärvux
Läroviken - Lärvux: Operating name changed from CVL to Läroviken
Läroviken - Lärvux: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 88 older events.
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