Preschool
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Schools in Söderhamn municipality
41 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 Söderhamn, Gävleborg County. The three most common school forms: 19 preschool, 17 compulsory school, 15 after-school care (+4 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 Söderhamn
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
- 17
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 19
- Municipal
- 33
- Independent
- 8
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.
Söderhamn has 41 schools with a merit value of 220.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 55.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
41 schools3,130 pupils55.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-1.6%)
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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.
Go to Söderhamn e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Söderhamn
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 55.7%) is 17.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 220.1) is 8.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +5 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2.5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 23% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Söderhamn municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 41
- 33 municipal, 8 independent
- Total pupils
- 3,130
- 17 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 220.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 55.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Söderhamn municipality has 41 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 220.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (55.7%, 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↓ -1.8 %
Trend: 224.2 to 220.1, down2020: 224.2 p2025: 220.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -4.3 %
Trend: 58.2 to 55.7, down2020: 58.2 %2025: 55.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2.5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.6 %
Trend: 114,152 to 142,212, up2020: 114,152 SEK2025: 142,212 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 28,060 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Söderhamn
- How many schools are there in Söderhamn?
- Söderhamn municipality has 41 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 17 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 19 offer preschool. 33 of the units are municipal and 8 are independent. A total of 3,130 pupils attend schools in Söderhamn.
- What are the merit values in Söderhamn?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Söderhamn is 220.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Bergviksskolan åk 4-9 with 215.4 points.
- Which school in Söderhamn has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bergviksskolan åk F-3 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Söderhamn at 86.4%. The municipality value is 55.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Söderhamn?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Söderhamn is 142,212 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 137,044 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Söderhamn 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 SöderhamnThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SöderhamnThe 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 transport21.5% 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: 4,056 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 Söderhamn compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Söderhamn
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 Söderhamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Söderhamn: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bergviksskolan åk F-3 with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Municipal average 44, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Söderhamn
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Söderhamn: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Staffangymnasiet RO6 with Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Lowest: Staffangymnasiet RO7 with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Söderhamn ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Söderhamn
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergviksskolan åk 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 260 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bergviksskolan åk F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 60 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| HamnaSkolan | Compulsory school | 5568042070 | 50 | 7.6% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 70 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrtullskolan 1 | Compulsory school | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Norrtullskolan 2 | Compulsory school | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Rosenvallskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 130 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sandarne skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 130 | 42.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Söderhamns Friskola och Fritids | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Söderhamn Knowledge AB | 80 | 42.5% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Staffangymnasiet RO6 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 280 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Staffangymnasiet RO7 | Upper secondary school | Hälsinglands Utbildningsförbund | 400 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenbergaskolan åk 4-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 200 | 31.3% | Skolkoll score 32 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenbergaskolan åk F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 60 | 61.9% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenbergaskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Stentägtskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 320 | 63.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stråtjära skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 40 | 14.5% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stugsunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 140 | 64.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trönö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | 60 | 38.7% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vågbroskolan 1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vågbroskolan 2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖDERHAMNS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in SöderhamnSöderhamn has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Söderhamn you | — | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 55.7%Worse than neighbour average | 142,212 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bollnäs | 33 km | 214.6In line with neighbour average | 67.7%In line with neighbour average | 141,589 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ockelbo | 46.4 km | 204.8In line with neighbour average | 66.5%In line with neighbour average | 183,476 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hudiksvall | 49.7 km | 215.9In line with neighbour average | 69.3%In line with neighbour average | 139,643 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ovanåker | 59.7 km | 215.5In line with neighbour average | 78.3%Better than neighbour average | 157,896 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Gävle | 68.6 km | 218.4Better than neighbour average | 71.9%Better than neighbour average | 138,638 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Nordanstig | 76.2 km | 191.3Worse than neighbour average | 55.3%Worse than neighbour average | 167,317 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.1 | 68.2% | 154,760 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 Söderhamn 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 Söderhamn municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Söderhamn
Norrtullskolan 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Norrtullskolan 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Norrtullskolan 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Norrtullskolan 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Vågbroskolan 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vågbroskolan 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Vågbroskolan 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vågbroskolan 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
MO FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from SKALBYRAKAN 2, 82680 SÖDERHAMN to HÄLSINGMO 356, 82680 SÖDERHAMN
KLOSSDAMMENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRÄDGÅRNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BERGVIKS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN BROBERG: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KLOSSDAMMENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KUNGSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LJUSNE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NYMÅLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ROSENVALLS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SANDARNE FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STENTÄGTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STRÅTJÄRA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRÄDGÅRNS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
TRÖNÖ FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BERGVIKS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
FÖRSKOLAN BROBERG: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KLOSSDAMMENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
KUNGSGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLBERGETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
… and 92 older events.
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Gävleborg CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Söderhamn.Merit value year 9Compare Söderhamn with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.BollnäsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GävleCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HoforsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HudiksvallCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.LjusdalCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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