Preschool
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Schools in Sölvesborg municipality
29 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 Sölvesborg, Blekinge County. The three most common school forms: 10 preschool, 9 after-school care, 9 compulsory school (+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 Sölvesborg
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
- 9
- Upper secondary
- 3
- Preschools
- 10
- Municipal
- 27
- Independent
- 2
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.
Sölvesborg has 29 schools with a merit value of 209.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 77% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
29 schools2,905 pupils77% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Sölvesborg
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Sölvesborg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Sölvesborg 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 Sölvesborg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Sölvesborg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 209.4) is 19.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 11.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Merit value has increased by 5.8 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77%) is 3.7 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 19% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Sölvesborg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 29
- 27 municipal, 2 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,905
- 9 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 209.4
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.6
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Sölvesborg municipality has 29 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 209.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↑ +2.8 %
Trend: 203.6 to 209.4, up2020: 203.6 p2025: 209.4 p
Merit values have increased by 5.8 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.3 %
Trend: 73.8 to 77, up2020: 73.8 %2025: 77 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +26.0 %
Trend: 127,775 to 160,961, up2020: 127,775 SEK2025: 160,961 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 33,187 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Sölvesborg
- How many schools are there in Sölvesborg?
- Sölvesborg municipality has 29 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 9 of the units offer compulsory education, 3 offer upper-secondary education and 10 offer preschool. 27 of the units are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 2,905 pupils attend schools in Sölvesborg.
- What are the merit values in Sölvesborg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Sölvesborg is 209.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Bokelundsskolan with 219.4 points.
- Which school in Sölvesborg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Furubygg has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Sölvesborg at 98.2%. The municipality value is 77% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Sölvesborg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sölvesborg is 160,961 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 155,403 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Sölvesborg 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 SölvesborgThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SölvesborgThe 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 transport15.4% 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: 4,787 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 Sölvesborg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 7/7
Skolkoll score in Sölvesborg
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 Sölvesborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Sölvesborg: 9 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Högtofta skola with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 57, neutral midpoint 50.
9 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Sölvesborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Sölvesborg: 3 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Furulundsgymnasiet 2 with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Lowest: Furulundsgymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100.
3 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Sölvesborg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bokelundsskolan | Compulsory school | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 440 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Falkviksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 180 | 82.3% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furubygg | Upper secondary school | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 50 | 98.2% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furulundsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 220 | 72.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furulundsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 340 | 91.1% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Havelidens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 110 | 76% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjortakroksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 210 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högtofta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 70 | 93.1% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hörviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 60 | 78.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mjällby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 310 | 63.7% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Möllebacksskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 220 | 86.1% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norje skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SÖLVESBORGS KOMMUN | 70 | 77.8% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SölvesborgSölvesborg has 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sölvesborg you | — | 209.4In line with neighbour average | 77%In line with neighbour average | 160,961 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Karlshamn | 20.6 km | 218.8Better than neighbour average | 77.9%In line with neighbour average | 146,915 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Olofström | 24.4 km | 214.2Better than neighbour average | 80.2%Better than neighbour average | 141,539 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bromölla | 26 km | 203In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 157,287 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Kristianstad | 29.1 km | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 77.8%In line with neighbour average | 140,349 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Östra Göinge | 36.7 km | 192.2Worse than neighbour average | 74.8%In line with neighbour average | 151,295 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Ronneby | 45 km | 192.9Worse than neighbour average | 72.1%Worse than neighbour average | 159,173 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 207.4 | 76.3% | 149,426 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 Sölvesborg 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 Sölvesborg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Sölvesborg
Barn- och elevhälsan: Renamed from Stödenheten Skanslyckan to Barn- och elevhälsan
Barn- och elevhälsan: Operating name changed from Stödenheten Skanslyckan to Barn- och elevhälsan
Barn- och elevhälsan: Address changed from Bancks väg 2, 29435 Sölvesborg to Repslagaregatan 1, 29480 Sölvesborg
Modersmålsundervisningen: Address changed from Rönnevägen 2, 29435 Sölvesborg to Repslagaregatan 1, 29480 Sölvesborg
Furulundsgymnasiet 1: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GY
Furulundsgymnasiet 1: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
POLSTJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from MARKGATANS FÖRSKOLA to POLSTJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA
POLSTJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from MARKGATAN 11, 29480 SÖLVESBORG to Nicolaigatan 6, 29480 SÖLVESBORG
SAGOLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA ,NORJE,: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN SAGOLYCKAN to SAGOLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA ,NORJE,
SAGOLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA ,NORJE,: Address changed from SÖDRA VÄRHULTSVÄGEN 25 G-H, 29480 SÖLVESBORG to VETEVÄGEN 7, 29480 SÖLVESBORG
POLSTJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from MARKGATANS FÖRSKOLA to POLSTJÄRNANS FÖRSKOLA
SAGOLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA ,NORJE,: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN SAGOLYCKAN to SAGOLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA ,NORJE,
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from Furulundsgymnasiet to Komvux
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning SFI: Operating name changed from Furulundsgymnasiet to Komvux
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning som anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning Komvux som anpassad utbildning to Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning som anpassad utbildning
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning som anpassad utbildning: Operating name changed from Furulundsgymnasiet to Komvux
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Furubygg: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Furulundsgymnasiet 1: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Furulundsgymnasiet 2: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning SFI: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning som anpassad utbildning: Operating name changed from Furulundsskolan to Furulundsgymnasiet
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Furubygg: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Furulundsgymnasiet 1: Renamed from Furulundsskolan 1 to Furulundsgymnasiet 1
Furulundsgymnasiet 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Furulundsgymnasiet 2: Renamed from Furulundsskolan 2 to Furulundsgymnasiet 2
Furulundsgymnasiet 2: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning som anpassad utbildning: Renamed from Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning Komvux som särskild utbildning to Sölvesborgs Vuxenutbildning Komvux som anpassad utbildning
… and 118 older events.
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Blekinge CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Sölvesborg.Merit value year 9Compare Sölvesborg 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.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.KarlshamnCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KarlskronaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.OlofströmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.RonnebyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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