Preschool
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Schools in Simrishamn municipality
30 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 Simrishamn, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 15 preschool, 10 compulsory school, 9 after-school care (+6 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 Simrishamn
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
- 10
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 15
- Municipal
- 21
- Independent
- 9
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.
Simrishamn has 30 schools with a merit value of 222.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 65.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
30 schools2,269 pupils65.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.6%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Simrishamn 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 Simrishamn e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Simrishamn
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 12 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.3) is 6.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 65.2%) is 8.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average +7.3 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Simrishamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 30
- 21 municipal, 9 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,269
- 10 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 222.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 65.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Simrishamn municipality has 30 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (65.2%, 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↓ -5.1 %
Trend: 234.3 to 222.3, down2020: 234.3 p2025: 222.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 12 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -4.1 %
Trend: 68 to 65.2, down2020: 68 %2025: 65.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +16.0 %
Trend: 131,237 to 152,220, up2020: 131,237 SEK2025: 152,220 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 20,983 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Simrishamn
- How many schools are there in Simrishamn?
- Simrishamn municipality has 30 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 10 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 15 offer preschool. 21 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 2,269 pupils attend schools in Simrishamn.
- What are the merit values in Simrishamn?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Simrishamn is 222.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Sophiaskolan with 250.6 points.
- Which school in Simrishamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Nils Holgerssonskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Simrishamn at 79.2%. The municipality value is 65.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Simrishamn?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Simrishamn is 152,220 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 153,892 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Simrishamn 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 SimrishamnThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SimrishamnThe 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 transport24.1% 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: 10,520 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 Simrishamn compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Simrishamn
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 Simrishamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Simrishamn: 10 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Sophiaskolan with Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Municipal average 48, neutral midpoint 50.
10 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Simrishamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Simrishamn: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nova gymnasium with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Lowest: Nova gymnasium with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Simrishamn ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Simrishamn
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 120 | 69.8% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Famn | Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | Famn AB | 10 | 28% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Fredsdalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 150 | 62% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gärsnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 110 | 52.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hammenhögs Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Hammenhögs Friskola ek. för. | 70 | 59.9% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hamnabro anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Korsavadsskolan | Compulsory school | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 390 | 59.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nils Holgerssonskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET NILS HOLGERSSONSKOLAN EK FÖ | 200 | 79.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nova gymnasium | Upper secondary school | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 190 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sankt Olofs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 120 | 71.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Simrislundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SIMRISHAMNS KOMMUN | 160 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sophiaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STIFT SOPHIASKOLAN, ÖSTERLENS WALDORFSKOLA | 210 | — | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SimrishamnSimrishamn has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simrishamn you | — | 222.3Better than neighbour average | 65.2%Worse than neighbour average | 152,220 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tomelilla | 16.8 km | 197Worse than neighbour average | 77.1%Better than neighbour average | 142,969 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ystad | 30.4 km | 238.7Better than neighbour average | 77.9%Better than neighbour average | 129,550 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sjöbo | 35.4 km | 183.3Worse than neighbour average | 71.8%Worse than neighbour average | 144,969 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Skurup | 47.5 km | 225.6Better than neighbour average | 67.3%Worse than neighbour average | 140,847 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hörby | 48.4 km | 204.3Worse than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 135,277 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Kristianstad | 50.4 km | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 77.8%Better than neighbour average | 140,349 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 212 | 74.4% | 138,994 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 Simrishamn 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.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
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Timeline — school events in Simrishamn
Hamnabro anpassad grundskola: Register field changed from false to true
Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola: Register field changed from false to true
Famn: Register field changed from true to false
Korsavadsskolan: Renamed from Korsavadsskolan 1 to Korsavadsskolan
Fredsdalsskolan: Address changed from Fredsdalsgatan 7, 27237 Simrishamn to Fredsdalsgatan 7, 27235 Simrishamn
Hamnabro anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Simrishamn anpassad grundskola to Hamnabro anpassad grundskola
Hamnabro anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from Simrishamn anpassad grundskola to Hamnabro anpassad grundskola
Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Simrishamn anpassad gymnasieskola to Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola
Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from Simrishamn anpassad gymnasieskola to Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola
Sankt Olofs skola: Address changed from Skolgatan 1, 27740 S:t Olof to Skolgatan 1, 27740 Sankt Olof
Famn: Operating name changed from unknown name to Famn
Sophiaskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Stiftelsen Sophiaskolan
Hammenhögs Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hammenhögs Friskola
Hamnabro anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Grundsärskola to Simrishamn anpassad grundskola
Hamnabro anpassad grundskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Simrishamn anpassad grundskola
Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Gymnasiesärskola to Simrishamn anpassad gymnasieskola
Hamnabro anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Simrishamn anpassad gymnasieskola
Kommunal Vuxenutbildning Simrishamn: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kommunal Vuxenutbildning Simrishamn
Nova gymnasium: Address changed from Stirgatan 25, 27231 Simrishamn to Storgatan 25, 27231 Simrishamn
Nova gymnasium: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sankt Olofs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Borrby skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Borrby skola
Fredsdalsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Fredsdalsskolan
Gärsnäs skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Gärsnäs skola
Nova gymnasium: Operating name changed from unknown name to Nova gymnasium
Sankt Olofs skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sankt Olofs skola
Sankt Olofs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Simrislundsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Simrislundsskolan
Nils Holgerssonskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Nils Holgerssonskolan
Nova gymnasium: Address changed from Järnvägsgatan 2, 27231 Simrishamn to Stirgatan 25, 27231 Simrishamn
… and 78 older events.
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