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Schools in Skövde municipality
92 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 Skövde, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 45 preschool, 25 compulsory school, 22 after-school care (+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 Skövde
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
- 25
- Upper secondary
- 13
- Preschools
- 45
- Municipal
- 68
- Independent
- 24
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.
Skövde has 92 schools with a merit value of 218.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 73.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
92 schools12,571 pupils73.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Skövde 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 Skövde e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Skövde
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 6.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 15.8 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 218.7) is 9.8 points below the national average (228.5).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 12% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Skövde municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 92
- 68 municipal, 24 independent
- Total pupils
- 12,571
- 25 compulsory, 13 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 218.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 73.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Skövde municipality has 92 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 218.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (73.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↓ -2.7 %
Trend: 224.8 to 218.7, down2020: 224.8 p2025: 218.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 6.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -3.9 %
Trend: 76.7 to 73.7, down2020: 76.7 %2025: 73.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.0 %
Trend: 109,936 to 132,999, up2020: 109,936 SEK2025: 132,999 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 23,063 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Skövde
- How many schools are there in Skövde?
- Skövde municipality has 92 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 25 of the units offer compulsory education, 13 offer upper-secondary education and 45 offer preschool. 68 of the units are municipal and 24 are independent. A total of 12,571 pupils attend schools in Skövde.
- What are the merit values in Skövde?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Skövde is 218.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde with 238.8 points.
- Which school in Skövde has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Västerhöjd 3 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Skövde at 92%. The municipality value is 73.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Skövde?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Skövde is 132,999 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 133,245 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Skövde 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 SkövdeThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SkövdeThe 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 transport25.6% 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: 5,658 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 Skövde compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Skövde
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 Skövde
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Skövde: 25 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Käpplundaskolan with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 50, neutral midpoint 50.
25 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Skövde
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Skövde: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Volvogymnasiet Skövde with Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
13 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Skövde
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingsdalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 290 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Billingskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 420 | 83.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Billingskolan 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Billingskolan 3 | Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | — | 61% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Skövde | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 380 | 69.9% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eriksdalskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 160 | 70.1% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Eriksdalskolan 2 | Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 160 | 59.3% | Skolkoll score 28 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frösve skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 280 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Helenaskolan | Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 510 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Heneskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 310 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Käpplundaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 380 | 84.9% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kavelbro 1 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 300 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kavelbro 2 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 180 | 61.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kavelbro 3 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 240 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kavelbro 4 | Adapted upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Lerdala skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 100 | 68.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lichron Teknikgymnasium Skövde | Upper secondary school | Lichron Teknik AB | 80 | 84.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lundenskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 240 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessoriskolan i Skövde | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE MONTESSORIFÖRENING EKONOMISK FÖRENING | 90 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrmalmskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 200 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| NTI Gymnasiet Skövde | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 150 | 71.7% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olinsgymnasiet Sparresäter | Upper secondary school | Wejshag Invest AB | 20 | 55.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Skövde | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 210 | 51.6% | Skolkoll score 24 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Almwik Holding AB | 820 | 62.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Realgymnasiet i Skövde | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 80 | 75% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 10 | 32.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Rydskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 320 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rydskolan 2 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Stöpenskolan | Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 320 | 81.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svärtagårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 140 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sventorps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 110 | 62.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tidanskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 90 | 58.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Timmersdala skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 120 | 62.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trädgårdsstadens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 400 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Värings skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 120 | 74% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Värsås skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 120 | 70.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasaskolan 1 | Compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 270 | 68.8% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vasaskolan 3 | Adapted compulsory school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Västerhöjd 1 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 360 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerhöjd 2 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 550 | 90.7% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerhöjd 3 | Upper secondary school | SKÖVDE KOMMUN | 430 | 92% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Volvogymnasiet Skövde | Upper secondary school | Volvo Industrial Academy AB | 150 | 86% | Skolkoll score 73 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SkövdeSkövde has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skövde you | — | 218.7Better than neighbour average | 73.7%Better than neighbour average | 132,999 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tibro | 18.3 km | 210.3In line with neighbour average | 66.9%Worse than neighbour average | 155,850 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Skara | 23.4 km | 206.1In line with neighbour average | 72%Better than neighbour average | 150,049 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Hjo | 26.2 km | 216.9Better than neighbour average | 75.5%Better than neighbour average | 167,205 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Tidaholm | 26.3 km | 208In line with neighbour average | 64.3%Worse than neighbour average | 146,029 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Götene | 27.5 km | 202.3Worse than neighbour average | 70.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,771 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Falköping | 31.7 km | 218.1Better than neighbour average | 68.9%In line with neighbour average | 145,513 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.3 | 69.6% | 151,570 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 Skövde 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 Skövde municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Skövde
Resursskolan: Address changed from Timmervägen 1, 54964 Skövde to Timmervägen 32, 54964 Skövde
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolorna Skaraborg to Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde
KÄPPLUNDA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Praktiska Gymnasiet Skövde: Address changed from Kylarvägen 2d, 54937 Skövde to Kylarvägen 2D, 54937 Skövde
KÄPPLUNDA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KÄPPLUNDA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Volvogymnasiet Skövde: Contact details changed from changed to changed
KÄPPLUNDA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Vasaskolan 1: Renamed from Vasaskolan to Vasaskolan 1
Vasaskolan 1: Renamed from Vasaskolan 1 to Vasaskolan
Rydskolan 2: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Modersmålsenheten: Renamed from Mottagnings- och modersmålsenheten to Modersmålsenheten
Modersmålsenheten: Address changed from Loringavägen 22, 54156 Skövde to Timmervägen 1, 54964 Skövde
Resursskolan: Renamed from Resursskola to Resursskolan
Resursskolan: Renamed from Skövde kommuns resursskola to Resursskola
Resursskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-10-01
Vuxenutbildning enhet 1: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildning
Vuxenutbildning enhet 1: Address changed from Wennerbergs gata 2, 54150 Skövde to Wennerbergs gata 2, 54151 Skövde
Vuxenutbildning enhet 2: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildning
Vuxenutbildning enhet 2: Address changed from Wennerbergs gata 2, 54150 Skövde to Wennerbergs gata 2, 54151 Skövde
Vuxenutbildning enhet 3: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vuxenutbildning
Vuxenutbildning enhet 3: Address changed from Wennerbergs gata 2, 54150 Skövde to Wennerbergs gata 2, 54151 Skövde
Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde: Operating name changed from Raoul Wallenbergskolan Skövde to Raoul Wallenbergskolorna Skaraborg
Central Insamlingsenhet: Address changed from Fredsgatan 4, 54183 Skövde to Fredsgatan 4, 54130 Skövde
Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Skövde: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Volvogymnasiet Skövde: Address changed from John G Grönvalls plats 8, 54136 Skövde to John G Grönvalls plats 8, 54134 Skövde
Rydskolan 1: Address changed from Timmervägen 1, 54106 Skövde to Timmervägen 1, 54964 Skövde
Rydskolan 2: Address changed from Timmervägen 1, 54106 Skövde to Timmervägen 1, 54964 Skövde
Vasaskolan 1: Address changed from Parkgatan 2, 54152 Skövde to Parkgatan 2, 54150 Skövde
… and 183 older events.
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