Schools in Smedjebacken municipality
15 active school units in Smedjebacken, Dalarnas län. The three most common school forms: 8 preschool, 6 compulsory school, 5 after-school care (+2 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Smedjebacken has 15 schools with an average merit value of 210.6, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 61.5% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Smedjebacken
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (58.3%) is 15 percentage points below the national average.
- Year 9 merit value (210.7) is 17.8 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 7.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average -7 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Smedjebacken municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Smedjebacken municipality has 15 schools with an average merit value of 210.6 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Smedjebacken outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Smedjebacken over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 7.9 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.2 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 20,739 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 15 schools in Smedjebacken
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergaskolan | Compulsory school | Smedjebackens kommun | 260 | 47% |
| FÖRSKOLAN SAGAN | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 38 | 56.6% |
| FRIDHEMS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 54 | 22.8% |
| HAGGE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 29 | 65.3% |
| Hagge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Smedjebackens kommun | 110 | 67.7% |
| HARNÄS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 29 | 75.8% |
| Kyrkskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | Smedjebackens kommun | 160 | 34.4% |
| LILLGÅRDEN | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 28 | 0% |
| Röda Berga | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Smedjebackens kommun | 270 | 74.6% |
| SKOGSGLÄNTAN | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 34 | 37.1% |
| SOLHYTTANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 67 | 38.5% |
| STRANDÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Smedjebackens kommun | 114 | 39.9% |
| Vad skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Smedjebackens kommun | 90 | 75.2% |
| VBU Smeden | Upper secondary school | Västerbergslagens Utbildningsförbund,vbu | 70 | — |
| Vinsboskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Smedjebackens kommun | 160 | 70.1% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Smedjebacken (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Smedjebacken, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Smedjebacken.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Smedjebacken (2025).
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.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrkskolan | 210 | 213 | -3.0 |
| Bergaskolan | 211 | 222 | -11.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergaskolan | Smedjebackens kommun | 210.9 | -11.0 | 47% | 260 |
| Kyrkskolan | Smedjebackens kommun | 210.2 | -3.0 | 34.4% | 160 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Smedjebacken (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Smedjebacken (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Smedjebacken going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Smedjebacken (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Smedjebacken
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Smedjebacken (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Smedjebacken (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Smedjebacken (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Smedjebacken (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Smedjebacken (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Smedjebacken with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
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 Smedjebacken.
Smedjebacken 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 Smedjebacken with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Smedjebacken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smedjebacken you | 210.7 | 58.3% | 138,359 SEK | 75.2% | -7.0 |
| Vansbro | 201.3 | 60.1% | 146,991 SEK | 59.7% | -9.0 |
| Ludvika | 211.3 | 51.2% | 136,758 SEK | 73% | -4.5 |
| Hedemora | 199.8 | 63.1% | 140,975 SEK | 66% | -11.0 |
| Gagnef | 213.4 | 64% | 149,864 SEK | 77.9% | -10.0 |
| Borlänge | 209.3 | 66.5% | 145,165 SEK | 68.7% | -5.5 |
| Avesta | 208.5 | 65% | 152,291 SEK | 62.4% | -4.7 |
| Säter | 214.7 | 68.9% | 147,918 SEK | 80.8% | -2.0 |
| Peer average | 208.3 | 62.7% | 145,709 SEK | 69.8% | -6.7 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Dalarnas län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a smaller town
Benchmark vs SCB group C7
Smedjebacken 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 Smedjebacken compares to the 52 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Smedjebacken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smedjebacken | 210.7 | 58.3% | 138,359 SEK | 75.2% |
| 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 Smedjebacken
- How many schools are there in Smedjebacken?
- Smedjebacken municipality has 15 active school units: 6 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 15 are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 1,513 pupils attend schools in Smedjebacken.
- What are the merit values in Smedjebacken?
- The average year-9 merit value in Smedjebacken is 210.6 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Bergaskolan with 210.9 points.
- Which school in Smedjebacken has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- HARNÄS FÖRSKOLA has the highest share of qualified teachers in Smedjebacken at 75.8%. The municipal average is 61.5%.
- How much does a school place cost in Smedjebacken?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Smedjebacken is 138,359 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 137,137 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Smedjebacken?
- Student health services in Smedjebacken cost 3,175 SEK per pupil (2024). 64.1% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 38.9%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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