Schools in Söderhamn municipality
40 active school units in Söderhamn, Gävleborgs län. Most common school forms: 18 preschool, 17 compulsory school, 16 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Söderhamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Söderhamn (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Söderhamn, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
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 Söderhamn.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Söderhamn (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vågbroskolan åk 4-9 | 244 | 231 | +13.0 |
| Norrtullskolan åk 7-9 | 227 | 219 | +8.0 |
| Stenbergaskolan åk 4-9 | 201 | 201 | 0.0 |
| Bergviksskolan åk 4-9 | 208 | 209 | -1.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 5 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vågbroskolan åk 4-9 | Söderhamns kommun | 244.3 | +13.0 | 63.9% | 270 |
| Norrtullskolan åk 7-9 | Söderhamns kommun | 226.9 | +8.0 | 57.7% | 290 |
| Bergviksskolan åk 4-9 | Söderhamns kommun | 208 | -1.0 | 58.2% | 230 |
| Stenbergaskolan åk 4-9 | Söderhamns kommun | 201.2 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 210 |
| HamnaSkolan | Ellithan AB | 163.4 | — | 12.4% | 50 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Söderhamn (2024).
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 Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Söderhamn going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Söderhamn (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Söderhamn
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Söderhamn (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 Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Söderhamn (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Söderhamn | — | 208.8 | 54.3% | 12.2 | 40 |
| Bollnäs | 32.1 km | 208.9 | 59.1% | 11 | 49 |
| Ockelbo | 45.9 km | 204.8 | 50.7% | 11.8 | 11 |
| Hudiksvall | 50.4 km | 212.1 | 61.1% | 11.2 | 64 |
| Ovanåker | 59 km | 215.1 | 67.9% | 10.1 | 31 |
| Gävle | 68.4 km | 209.2 | 59.9% | 12.8 | 133 |
| Nordanstig | 73.6 km | 201 | 56.9% | 11.6 | 18 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Söderhamn (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Söderhamn (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Söderhamn. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Söderhamn.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Söderhamn (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Söderhamn (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Söderhamn (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Söderhamn 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 Söderhamn.
Söderhamn achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Söderhamn with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Söderhamn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Söderhamn you | 220.1 | 56.5% | 139,760 SEK | 66.1% | +5.0 |
| Sandviken | 209 | 59.4% | 153,355 SEK | 65.5% | -5.2 |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% | -7.5 |
| Ljusdal | 204.8 | 62.2% | 153,899 SEK | 64.3% | -10.0 |
| Hofors | 210.1 | 60.3% | 162,213 SEK | 65.5% | 0.0 |
| Hudiksvall | 215.9 | 69.5% | 138,735 SEK | 71.1% | -8.2 |
| Gävle | 218.4 | 71.7% | 141,361 SEK | 70.3% | -4.5 |
| Nordanstig | 191.3 | 59.2% | 149,266 SEK | 74.4% | -16.0 |
| Peer average | 209.2 | 64.1% | 149,358 SEK | 68% | -7.3 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Gävleborgs län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Landsbygdskommun
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Söderhamn belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Landsbygdskommun: kommun med mindre än 15 000 invånare i den största tätorten, låg pendling. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Söderhamn | 220.1 | 56.5% | 139,760 SEK | 66.1% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 65.3% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 75.6% | 154,832 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 69.8% | 161,495 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 66.4% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.4% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 62.9% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 63.5% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 63.6% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 40 schools in Söderhamn
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERGVIKS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 47 | — | 58.4% |
| Bergviksskolan åk 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Söderhamns kommun | 230 | 208 | 58.2% |
| Bergviksskolan åk F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 60 | — | 84.6% |
| BUSTROLLET AB | Preschool | Bustrollet AB | 44 | — | 24.8% |
| CFL SFI, vårdvux, RO14 | Adult education | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | — |
| DIBBER SKÄRGÅRDEN FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Dibber Bla AB | 23 | — | 53.3% |
| FÖRSKOLAN BROBERG | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 92 | — | 61.3% |
| HamnaSkolan | Compulsory school | Ellithan AB | 50 | 163.4 | 12.4% |
| KLOSSDAMMENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 71 | — | 49.8% |
| KUNGSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 36 | — | 67.1% |
| LILLBERGETS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 96 | — | 66.4% |
| LJUSNE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 72 | — | 65.5% |
| MO FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 31 | — | 29.2% |
| Mo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 80 | — | 61% |
| Norrtullskolan åk 7-9 | Compulsory school | Söderhamns kommun | 290 | 226.9 | 57.7% |
| Norrtullskolan åk F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 160 | — | 56.3% |
| NYMÅLA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 74 | — | 61.4% |
| PUSSELBITENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Pusselbitens Förskola AB | 81 | — | 31.3% |
| ROSENVALLS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 59 | — | 66.8% |
| Rosenvallskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 130 | — | 73.4% |
| SANDARNE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 51 | — | 60.7% |
| Sandarne skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 130 | — | 46.5% |
| Särvux, komvux, RO15 | Adult education | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | — | — | — |
| SKOGSFRÖNAS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Skogsfröna AB | 32 | — | 26.5% |
| Söderhamns Friskola och Fritids | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamn Knowledge AB | 90 | — | 36.7% |
| Staffangymnasiet RO6 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 220 | — | 76.4% |
| Staffangymnasiet RO7 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 380 | — | 80.9% |
| Stenbergaskolan åk 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Söderhamns kommun | 210 | 201.2 | 33.3% |
| Stenbergaskolan åk F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 60 | — | 68.5% |
| Stenbergaskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Söderhamns kommun | — | — | — |
| STENTÄGTENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 39 | — | 72.1% |
| Stentägtskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 310 | — | 75.6% |
| STRÅTJÄRA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 24 | — | 63.4% |
| Stråtjära skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 40 | — | 16.9% |
| Stugsunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 140 | — | 69.5% |
| TRÄDGÅRNS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Trädgår'ns Förskola Ek. För. | 21 | — | 47.4% |
| TRÖNÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Söderhamns kommun | 18 | — | 20.8% |
| Trönö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 60 | — | 43.2% |
| Vågbroskolan åk 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | Söderhamns kommun | 270 | 244.3 | 63.9% |
| Vågbroskolan åk F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamns kommun | 110 | — | 68.8% |
Common questions about schools in Söderhamn
- How many schools are there in Söderhamn?
- Söderhamn municipality has 40 active school units: 17 compulsory schools and 2 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 33 are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 3,931 pupils attend schools in Söderhamn.
- What are the merit values in Söderhamn?
- The average year-9 merit value in Söderhamn is 208.8 points (based on 5 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Vågbroskolan åk 4-9 with 244.3 points.
- Which school in Söderhamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bergviksskolan åk F-3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Söderhamn at 84.6%. The municipal average is 54.3%.
- How much does a school place cost in Söderhamn?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Söderhamn is 139,760 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 135,245 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Söderhamn?
- Student health services in Söderhamn cost 3,928 SEK per pupil (2024). 61% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 58.9%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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