Sollentuna coat of arms

Schools in Sollentuna municipality

122 active school units in Sollentuna, Stockholms län. The three most common school forms: 69 preschool, 33 after-school care, 31 compulsory school (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Sollentuna has 122 schools with an average merit value of 255.4, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.4% (above the national average of 73.3%).

122 schools 16,882 pupils 75.4% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Sollentuna

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Sollentuna municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

122 Active schools 47 municipal, 75 independent
16,882 Total pupils 31 compulsory, 14 upper secondary
255.4 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 23 schools (national avg: 228.5)
75.4% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
140,494 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
13.6 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.8 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.9)

Sollentuna municipality has 122 schools with an average merit value of 255.4 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Sollentuna outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Sollentuna compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
2/7 Merit value
3/7 Qual. teachers
6/7 Cost/pupil

All 122 schools in Sollentuna

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
ÄPPLETS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 118 32.4%
BAGARBYVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 59 41.5%
BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 60 18%
BRAGE - SKOLA OCH SPRÅKFÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 16 83.3%
Brageskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sollentuna kommun 110 42.7%
BYGATANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 108 26.9%
DIBBER BJÖRKEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 38 24.1%
DIBBER EDSVIKEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 89 36.1%
DIBBER FILUREN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 38 14%
DIBBER FRÖHUSET FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 26 45.8%
DIBBER HÖKARBODEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 56 53.2%
Dibber International School Sollentuna After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Dibber Norrviken Skola AB 260 45.7%
DIBBER LOVE FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 43 25.6%
DIBBER PARKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 62 43.4%
DIBBER RÖDLUVAN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 44 33.1%
DIBBER SKOGSDUNGEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 58 26.4%
Dibber Snäckbacken anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class Dibber Inspira AB — —
DIBBER SNÄCKBACKEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 23 7%
DIBBER VARGUNGEN FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 28 23%
DIBBER VINBÄRET FÖRSKOLA Preschool Dibber Inspira AB 40 17.7%
EBBAS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 71 48.4%
Edsbergsskolan Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school Sollentuna kommun 270 78.6%
FÅGELSÅNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 48 30.2%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET GÅSEN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Gåsen, Ekonomisk Förening 32 30%
FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET HUMLAN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Humlan 29 25%
FÖRSKOLAN ABAKUS Preschool Måbra Förskolor Sollentuna AB 60 29.1%
FÖRSKOLAN KLOSSEN Preschool Måbra Förskolor Sollentuna AB 55 18.9%
FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Kotten 16 24.2%
FÖRSKOLAN LABYRINTEN Preschool Måbra Förskolor Sollentuna AB 65 28.7%
FÖRSKOLAN SAGOKULLEN Preschool Förskolan Sagokullen Handelsbolag 31 30.8%
FÖRSKOLAN SKATTKISTAN Preschool Bolinder Förskolor Aktiebolag 55 22.1%
FÖRSKOLAN STIFTELSEN EDSBACKA DAGHEM Preschool Stiftelsen Edsbacka Daghem 37 38.3%
FÖRSKOLAN TROLLKUNGEN Preschool Snickarbarnens Förskola AB 25 33.3%
FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR GILLBOSTUBBEN Preschool Frilufts Förskolor I Stockholm AB 77 25.8%
FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR LANTGÅRDEN Preschool Frilufts Förskolor I Stockholm AB 31 36%
Futuraskolan International Hertig Karl After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Futuraskolan AB 200 —
FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL KVARNSKOGEN Preschool Futuraskolan AB 84 20.8%
Futuraskolan International Rådan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Futuraskolan AB 270 20.6%
Gärdesskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sollentuna kommun 570 71.3%
Gillbo-Gröndalsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sollentuna kommun 420 76.6%
Häggvik- Skälbyskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sollentuna kommun 530 79.7%
Häggviks anpassade gymnasium Adapted upper secondary school Utvecklingspedagogik Sverige Aktiebolag — —
Häggviks Gymnasium Upper secondary school Utvecklingspedagogik Sverige Aktiebolag 40 —
Helenelundsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Sollentuna kommun 930 91.4%
I UR O SKUR FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSIGELKOTTEN Preschool I Ur Och Skurförskolan Skogsigelkotten Ek För 27 63.1%
I UR OCH SKUR GRODAN Preschool I Ur Och Skur Föreningen Grodan, Ek.för. 72 9.7%
I UR OCH SKUR GRÖNLINGEN Preschool Nyfiken Frilufts AB 69 27.3%
I UR OCH SKUR JÄRVASTADEN Preschool Nyfiken Frilufts AB 86 35%
I UR OCH SKUR SKOGSBRYNET Preschool Söderholm Och Berg AB 40 38.1%
IGELKOTTENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Sollentuna kommun 95 44.6%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

258.7 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
75.7% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
140,494 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
84.1% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Sollentuna (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
258.7 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 242.2)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
256.7 / 264.7
Passing all subjects year 9
84.1%
Passing mathematics
95.7%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
76.4%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
64.2%
Parents with post-secondary education
78.1%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
75.7% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 74 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
80.8% / 62.4%
Pupils per teacher
12.8

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Sollentuna, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
75.7% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.7 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 78.5% (linear extrapolation, +0.9 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
9,010
Municipal / independent share
72.2% / 27.8%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
140,494 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 135,533.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
152,035 SEK/pupil
Teaching
82,510 SEK/pupil
Premises
27,595 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,434 SEK/pupil
School meals
7,097 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
6,816 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Sollentuna.

Student health (compulsory)
4,434 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
2,228 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
65.2%
Easy to access help, year 8
54.3%
Safety at school
81.8%
Study environment (studiero)
40.1%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Sollentuna (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
35.4%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
21%
Swedish as a second language
15.6%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
98.6%
Passed SvA, year 9
88.8%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
3.1%

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.

+18.4 Average residual (merit value) for 22 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: +12.5 2024/25: +18.4
School Actual Model Residual
Stockholm International Academy Häggvik 256 190 +65.0
Futuraskolan International Hertig Karl 259 213 +46.0
Futuraskolan International Rådan 304 264 +40.0
Mikaelskolan 260 220 +39.0
Sollentuna musikklasser 293 259 +33.0
Silverbäcken Dibber 281 252 +29.0
Dibber International School Sollentuna 257 230 +26.0
Töjnaskolan 268 241 +26.0
Turebergsskolan 224 202 +22.0
Häggvik- Skälbyskolan 266 246 +20.0
Helenelundsskolan 273 254 +18.0
Runbackaskolan 261 244 +16.0
Rälsen AB åk 4-9 285 272 +14.0
Vibyskolan ekonomisk förening 267 254 +13.0
Tegelhagens skola 271 259 +12.0
Gillbo-Gröndalsskolan 251 240 +11.0
Sofielundsskolan 247 238 +9.0
Vittra Sollentuna 232 223 +9.0
Edsbergsskolan 240 241 -1.0
Silverdalsskolan 246 248 -2.0
Gärdesskolan 241 247 -7.0
Brageskolan 180 214 -34.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Futuraskolan International Rådan Futuraskolan AB 304 +40.0 20.6% 270
Sollentuna musikklasser Sollentuna kommun 292.5 +33.0 93.6% 410
Rälsen AB åk 4-9 Rälsen Aktiebolag 285.3 +14.0 55.7% 140
Silverbäcken Dibber Dibber Inspira AB 281 +29.0 73.4% 450
Helenelundsskolan Sollentuna kommun 272.6 +18.0 91.4% 930
Tegelhagens skola Sollentuna kommun 271 +12.0 74.1% 570
Töjnaskolan Sollentuna kommun 267.8 +26.0 78.1% 720
Vibyskolan ekonomisk förening Vibyskolan Ekonomisk Förening 267.1 +13.0 82.9% 290
Häggvik- Skälbyskolan Sollentuna kommun 265.6 +20.0 79.7% 530
Runbackaskolan Sollentuna kommun 260.8 +16.0 94.5% 520

School ranking — Sollentuna

All 23 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Futuraskolan International Rådan 304 +40.0 20.6% 270
Sollentuna musikklasser 292.5 +33.0 93.6% 410
Rälsen AB åk 4-9 285.3 +14.0 55.7% 140
Silverbäcken Dibber 281 +29.0 73.4% 450
Helenelundsskolan 272.6 +18.0 91.4% 930
Tegelhagens skola 271 +12.0 74.1% 570
Töjnaskolan 267.8 +26.0 78.1% 720
Vibyskolan ekonomisk förening 267.1 +13.0 82.9% 290
Häggvik- Skälbyskolan 265.6 +20.0 79.7% 530
Runbackaskolan 260.8 +16.0 94.5% 520
Mikaelskolan 259.7 +39.0 47.8% 190
Futuraskolan International Hertig Karl 258.9 +46.0 – 200
Dibber International School Sollentuna 256.6 +26.0 45.7% 260
Stockholm International Academy Häggvik 255.7 +65.0 76.9% 340
Gillbo-Gröndalsskolan 251.2 +11.0 76.6% 420
Sofielundsskolan 247.2 +9.0 91.7% 550
Silverdalsskolan 246.3 -2.0 73.6% 190
Gärdesskolan 240.8 -7.0 71.3% 570
Edsbergsskolan 240 -1.0 78.6% 270
Vittra Sollentuna 231.5 +9.0 78% 190
Turebergsskolan 224.3 +22.0 57.3% 210
Viljaskolan Sollentuna 214.6 – 54.5% 70
Brageskolan 179.8 -34.0 42.7% 110

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Sollentuna (2025).

Number of pupils
126
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.2%
Cost per pupil
467,613 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
6.5

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -0.5%
2020: 260.1 p 2025: 258.7 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +3.7%
2020: 73 % 2025: 75.7 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +21.6%
2020: 115,552 SEK 2025: 140,494 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -5.9%
2020: 9,579 2025: 9,010
Independent share ↓ -2.5%
2020: 28.5 % 2025: 27.8 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -1.5%
2020: 13 2025: 12.8
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +13.6%
2020: 3,903 SEK 2025: 4,434 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +11.5%
2023: 58.5 % 2025: 65.2 %
Student health yr 8 ↑ +7.5%
2023: 50.5 % 2025: 54.3 %
Safety ↑ +2.1%
2023: 80.1 % 2025: 81.8 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Sollentuna

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Sollentuna, based on 39 schools with survey data.

78.9% Safety (national: 78.3%)
60.2% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Sollentuna municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

5.8 2023 5.5 2024 5.9 2025
Stable (+0.1 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Sollentuna sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Häggviks anpassade gymnasium 90% US yr 2 #2 Häggviks Gymnasium 90% US yr 2 #3 Viljaskolan Sollentuna 88% yr 5

▼ Lowest safety

#39 Mikaelskolan 70% yr 8 #38 Silverbäcken Dibber 73% yr 8 #37 Dibber Snäckbacken anpassad grundskola 73% yr 8

Safety per school in Sollentuna

Häggviks anpassade gymnasium 90 Häggviks Gymnasium 90 Viljaskolan Sollentuna 88 KLARA Teoretiska Gymnasium Sollentuna 84 Rudbeck 82 Rudbeck AST-enheten 82 Rudbeck Ekonomiprogrammet 82 Rudbeck El- och Teknikprogrammet 82 Rudbeck Humanistiska och Estetiska programmet 82 Rudbeck Introduktionsprogrammet och Löpargymnasiet 82 Rudbeck Naturvetenskapsprogrammet 82 Rudbeck Samhällsvetenskapsprogrammet 82 NTI Gymnasiet Sollentuna 81 Svea Gymnasium Sollentuna 81 Dibber International School Sollentuna 80 Vård- och omsorgsgymnasiet Sollentuna AB 79 Brageskolan 77 Edsbergsskolan 77 Gillbo-Gröndalsskolan 77 Gärdesskolan 77 Helenelundsskolan 77 Häggvik- Skälbyskolan 77 Kärrdalsskolan 77 Runbackaskolan 77 Rösjöskolan 77 Silverdalsskolan 77 Sofielundsskolan 77 Sollentuna musikklasser 77 Tegelhagens skola 77 Turebergsskolan 77 Töjnaskolan 77 Vaxmoraskolan 77 Väsjöskolan 77 Vibyskolan ekonomisk förening 75 Vittra Rösjötorp 75 Vittra Sollentuna 75 Dibber Snäckbacken anpassad grundskola 73 Silverbäcken Dibber 73 Mikaelskolan 70

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Sollentuna (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
3,434
Graduating within 3 years
79.8% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
74.1% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
89.8% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
118,811 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
15.8 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
15
Municipal upper-secondary cost
128,583 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
7,539 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
11.2%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
31%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
83.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +11%
2020: 107,072 SEK 2025: 118,811 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +7%
2020: 74.6 % 2025: 79.8 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +1.8%
2020: 88.2 % 2025: 89.8 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↓ -54.9%
2020: 4,938 SEK 2024: 2,228 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +7.7%
2020: 68.8 % 2025: 74.1 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Sollentuna going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
74.1% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
85.5% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
38.9% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
79.8% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Sollentuna (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
3,395
Ages 16–18 (2030)
3,109 (-8.4%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
10,191
Ages 6–15 (2030)
9,521 (-6.6%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
4,220
Total school age (2035)
15,733

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Sollentuna (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
3,349
Cost per FTE student
43,432 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
75.6%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
73.9%
Teacher licence, basic level
69.5%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
75.5%
Net cost basic adult edu.
151 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
113 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Sollentuna (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
614
Cost per FTE student
218 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
81.4%
Teachers with licence
20.8%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Sollentuna

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
3,853
Preschool units
67 (19 municipal, 48 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87.3% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
16.7 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.3 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.6 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
34% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
33% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Sollentuna (2025).

Cost per child
42,125 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
5,378
Children per FTE
25.6 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
28.1% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
75.4% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
102.6% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Sollentuna (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
17
Share of children 1–5
0.4%
Cost per enrolled child
251,366 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Sollentuna (2025).

Open preschool units
5
Open preschool FTEs
7.8

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +54.9%
2020: 27,194 SEK 2025: 42,125 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↓ -8.6%
2020: 82.5 % 2025: 75.4 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Sollentuna (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.7%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Sollentuna (2024).

Initiated child investigations
5 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
6.5 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,075 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Sollentuna (2025).

Total population
78,033
Population change
0.5%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
4,360
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
9,296
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
3,405
Higher education 25–64
45.6%
Foreign-born 20–64
39.6%
16–24 not in work/education
5.8%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Sollentuna (2024).

Single without children
35.2%
Single with children
6.8%
Couple without children
19.4%
Couple with children
27.2%
Other households
11.3%
Total number of households
32,664

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Sollentuna you — 255.4 75.4% 140,494 SEK 16,882
Järfälla 5.7 km 227 73.2% 123,245 SEK 14,360
Sundbyberg 8 km 249.4 74.9% 134,674 SEK 8,857
Upplands Väsby 8.2 km 239.8 70.5% 144,017 SEK 8,510
Danderyd 8.5 km 278.6 81% 130,392 SEK 7,977
Täby 8.6 km 253.3 75.7% 123,225 SEK 18,296
Solna 9.5 km 227.9 74% 122,099 SEK 11,863
Neighbour avg. 246 74.9% 129,609 SEK 11,644
Merit value year 9
Danderyd
278.6
Sollentuna
255.4
Täby
253.3
Sundbyberg
249.4
Upplands Väsby
239.8
Solna
227.9
Järfälla
227
Qualified teachers
Danderyd
81%
Täby
75.7%
Sollentuna
75.4%
Sundbyberg
74.9%
Solna
74%
Järfälla
73.2%
Upplands Väsby
70.5%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Sollentuna (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.5 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
9 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
73%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↑ +150%
2020: 0.2 % 2025: 0.5 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +9.4%
2020: 5.3 % 2024: 5.8 %
Newly arrived ↓ -11.8%
2020: 1.7 2025: 1.5

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Sollentuna (2025).

Municipal tax rate
18.1%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
30.5%
Tax base
360,286 SEK/capita
Annual result
7,687 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
12%
Solidity
58.7%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Sollentuna (2024).

Assistance households
1.3 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
1.9%
Assistance months (avg)
43
Net cost economic assistance
946 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Sollentuna. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
6,816 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
7,539 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Sollentuna.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
18.1%
Completed dwellings
6.1 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
100%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
100%
Rental
20.9%
Cooperative
32.3%
Owner-occupied
44.4%
Cars in traffic
25,941

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 18.1 % 2025: 18.1 %
Economic assistance ↓ -35%
2020: 2 2024: 1.3
Overcrowding ↓ -9%
2020: 19.9 % 2025: 18.1 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Sollentuna (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
11,473 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
979 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
256 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
708 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Sollentuna (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
5,436 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.7

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Sollentuna (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
5.5%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
38.5% of total
Sick leave <30 years
3.7%
Sick leave 30–49 years
4.6%
Sick leave >49 years
6.9%
Stress-related sick leave
0.5% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Sollentuna (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
7.3%
Number of pupils
1,090
Average pupil fee
3,282 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
334 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Sollentuna (2024).

Loans per capita
3.6 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
7.5 per capita
Active borrowers
24.6%
Media allocation
435 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Sollentuna (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
1.4 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
23.1%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2021–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -13.1%
2021: 8.4 % 2024: 7.3 %
Reported crimes ↓ -3.9%
2020: 11,943.4 2025: 11,472.7
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +33%
2020: 8.8 % 2024: 11.7 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -17.6%
2020: 1.7 t 2023: 1.4 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +126.2%
2020: 44.2 % 2024: 100 %
Total sick leave ↓ -23.6%
2020: 7.2 % 2025: 5.5 %
Stress-related cases ↑ +25%
2020: 0.4 % 2024: 0.5 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↑ +5.4%
2020: 3,177 2024: 3,349
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +3.7%
2021: 41,876 SEK 2024: 43,432 SEK
Passing basic level ↓ -6.6%
2020: 80.9 % 2024: 75.6 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -2.6%
2020: 75.9 % 2024: 73.9 %
Licence basic level ↓ -14.7%
2020: 81.5 % 2023: 69.5 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -8.5%
2020: 82.5 % 2023: 75.5 %
SFI pupils ↓ -9.7%
2020: 680 2024: 614
SFI course D pass rate ↓ -15.8%
2020: 96.7 % 2024: 81.4 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Sollentuna with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 73%
2025 (latest) 75.7%
Forecast 2027 78.5% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 74%
National avg 73.3%

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 Sollentuna.

Cost per pupil
140,494 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
258.7 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.8 (national avg: 1.6)

Sollentuna 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 Sollentuna with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Sollentuna 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
Sollentuna you 258.7 75.7% 140,494 SEK 79.8% +18.4
Sundbyberg 251.9 76.1% 134,674 SEK 71.2% +12.0
Vaxholm 263.1 78.2% 150,976 SEK 82.5% +11.0
Ekerö 247.2 74.1% 132,541 SEK 77.5% +10.8
Lidingö 269.8 75.6% 129,633 SEK 81.4% +14.4
Täby 260.3 74.7% 123,225 SEK 83.5% +3.0
Huddinge 243.8 73% 137,208 SEK 73.9% +10.3
Värmdö 245.4 80.2% 135,200 SEK 78.7% +12.0
Peer average 254.5 76% 134,779 SEK 78.4% +10.5

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
SundbybergVaxholmEkeröLidingöTäby
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
SundbybergVaxholmEkeröLidingöTäby
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
SundbybergVaxholmEkeröLidingöTäby
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
SundbybergVaxholmEkeröLidingöTäby

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Stockholms län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city

Benchmark vs SCB group A2

Sollentuna belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Sollentuna compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.

Sollentuna vs SCB group A2 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Sollentuna Group median
Merit value 258.7 (median: 236.3)
85th
Qualified teachers 75.7 (median: 74.8)
58th
Students/teacher 12.8 (median: 13)
60th
Cost/pupil 140494.4 (median: 134673.5)
24th
Graduating 3 yrs 79.8 (median: 74.9)
73th
All subjects passed 84.1 (median: 76.6)
83th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Sollentuna belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Sollentuna 258.7 75.7% 140,494 SEK 79.8%
Ale 224.5 75.2% 144,373 SEK 73.1%
Alingsås 219.9 72.1% 127,517 SEK 72.7%
Bollebygd 212.8 75.9% 146,479 SEK 82.3%
Botkyrka 232.3 72.3% 139,751 SEK 63.8%
Burlöv 221.3 63.6% 135,891 SEK 58.8%
Danderyd 278.9 81.5% 130,392 SEK 85.6%
Ekerö 247.2 74.1% 132,541 SEK 77.5%
Haninge 210.8 69% 138,924 SEK 63.4%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Sollentuna

How many schools are there in Sollentuna?
Sollentuna municipality has 122 active school units: 31 compulsory schools and 14 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 47 are municipal and 75 are independent. A total of 16,882 pupils attend schools in Sollentuna.
What are the merit values in Sollentuna?
The average year-9 merit value in Sollentuna is 255.4 points (based on 23 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Futuraskolan International Rådan with 304 points.
Which school in Sollentuna has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Rudbeck Naturvetenskapsprogrammet has the highest share of qualified teachers in Sollentuna at 99.8%. The municipal average is 75.4%.
How much does a school place cost in Sollentuna?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sollentuna is 140,494 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,035 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Sollentuna?
Student health services in Sollentuna cost 4,434 SEK per pupil (2025). 65.2% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 54.3%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Sollentuna municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Sollentuna place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Sollentuna

  1. DIBBER BJÖRKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 829681 to DIBBER BJÖRKEN FÖRSKOLA

  2. DIBBER EDSVIKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 588657 to DIBBER EDSVIKEN FÖRSKOLA

  3. DIBBER FILUREN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 249507 to DIBBER FILUREN FÖRSKOLA

  4. DIBBER FRÖHUSET FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 997104 to DIBBER FRÖHUSET FÖRSKOLA

  5. DIBBER HÖKARBODEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 379426 to DIBBER HÖKARBODEN FÖRSKOLA

  6. DIBBER LOVE FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 869028 to DIBBER LOVE FÖRSKOLA

  7. DIBBER PARKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 764648 to DIBBER PARKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA

  8. DIBBER RÖDLUVAN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 659654 to DIBBER RÖDLUVAN FÖRSKOLA

  9. DIBBER SKOGSDUNGEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 315310 to DIBBER SKOGSDUNGEN FÖRSKOLA

  10. DIBBER SNÄCKBACKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 260876 to DIBBER SNÄCKBACKEN FÖRSKOLA

  11. DIBBER VARGUNGEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 612354 to DIBBER VARGUNGEN FÖRSKOLA

  12. DIBBER VINBÄRET FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 383675 to DIBBER VINBÄRET FÖRSKOLA

  13. FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR GILLBOSTUBBEN: Renamed from Förskola 851946 to FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR GILLBOSTUBBEN

  14. FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR LANTGÅRDEN: Renamed from Förskola 355968 to FRILUFTS FÖRSKOLOR LANTGÅRDEN

  15. FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL KVARNSKOGEN: Renamed from Förskola 645074 to FUTURASKOLAN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL KVARNSKOGEN

  16. FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN: Renamed from Förskola 380759 to FÖRSKOLAN KOTTEN

  17. FÖRSKOLAN SAGOKULLEN: Renamed from Förskola 216941 to FÖRSKOLAN SAGOKULLEN

  18. FÖRSKOLAN SKATTKISTAN: Renamed from Förskola 902054 to FÖRSKOLAN SKATTKISTAN

  19. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET GÅSEN: Renamed from Förskola 445471 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET GÅSEN

  20. FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET HUMLAN: Renamed from Förskola 258913 to FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET HUMLAN

  21. I UR O SKUR FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSIGELKOTTEN: Renamed from Förskola 699083 to I UR O SKUR FÖRSKOLAN SKOGSIGELKOTTEN

  22. I UR OCH SKUR GRODAN: Renamed from Förskola 479311 to I UR OCH SKUR GRODAN

  23. STALLETS FÖRSKOLA OCH SKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 221827 to STALLETS FÖRSKOLA OCH SKOLA

  24. DIBBER BJÖRKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER BJÖRKEN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 829681

  25. DIBBER EDSVIKEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER EDSVIKEN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 588657

  26. DIBBER FILUREN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER FILUREN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 249507

  27. DIBBER FRÖHUSET FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER FRÖHUSET FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 997104

  28. DIBBER HÖKARBODEN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER HÖKARBODEN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 379426

  29. DIBBER LOVE FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER LOVE FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 869028

  30. DIBBER PARKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from DIBBER PARKSTUGAN FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 764648

… and 18 older events.

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