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Schools in Staffanstorp municipality
54 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 Staffanstorp, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 39 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 10 after-school care (+3 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 Staffanstorp
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
- 13
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 39
- Municipal
- 21
- Independent
- 33
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.
Staffanstorp has 54 schools with a merit value of 249.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
54 schools6,356 pupils77.5% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.7%)
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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 Staffanstorp e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Staffanstorp
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 249.1) is 20.6 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +6 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.5%) is 4.2 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 8% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 136,784 SEK) is 6% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Staffanstorp municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 54
- 21 municipal, 33 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,356
- 13 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 249.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.5%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Staffanstorp municipality has 54 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 249.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.5%, 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↑ +1.9 %
Trend: 244.4 to 249.1, up2020: 244.4 p2025: 249.1 p
Merit values have increased by 4.7 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -1.5 %
Trend: 78.7 to 77.5, down2020: 78.7 %2025: 77.5 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.5 %
Trend: 109,900 to 136,784, up2020: 109,900 SEK2025: 136,784 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,884 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Staffanstorp
- How many schools are there in Staffanstorp?
- Staffanstorp municipality has 54 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 39 offer preschool. 21 of the units are municipal and 33 are independent. A total of 6,356 pupils attend schools in Staffanstorp.
- What are the merit values in Staffanstorp?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Staffanstorp is 249.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp with 276.5 points.
- Which school in Staffanstorp has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Hjärups skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Staffanstorp at 92.1%. The municipality value is 77.5% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Staffanstorp?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Staffanstorp is 136,784 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 139,180 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Staffanstorp 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 StaffanstorpThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in StaffanstorpThe 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 transport17% 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: 4,481 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 Staffanstorp compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Staffanstorp
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 Staffanstorp
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Staffanstorp: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Staffanstorp
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Staffanstorp: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kometskolan Introduktionsprogram with Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Lowest: Hvilangymnasiet with Skolkoll score 50 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Staffanstorp ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Staffanstorp
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldersskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 250 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Baldersskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 130 | 77.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gullåkraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 440 | 72.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagalidskolan | Compulsory school | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 480 | 71.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjärups skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 410 | 92.1% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjärupslundsskolan | Compulsory school | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 390 | 80% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hvilangymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Hvilan Utbildning AB | 40 | 57.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 500 | — | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kometskolan Introduktionsprogram | Upper secondary school | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 20 | 75% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Kyrkheddinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 60 | 77.7% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mellanvångsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 310 | 71.7% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Staffanstorps Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS MONTESSORIFÖRENING | 80 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stanstorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 310 | 72% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tottarps skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 80 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Uppåkraskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STAFFANSTORPS KOMMUN | 420 | 84.8% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in StaffanstorpStaffanstorp has 39 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffanstorp you | — | 249.1In line with neighbour average | 77.5%In line with neighbour average | 136,784 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Burlöv | 6.5 km | 221.3Worse than neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 137,231 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lund | 6.9 km | 251.3Better than neighbour average | 78.8%Better than neighbour average | 149,650 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lomma | 10 km | 269.7Better than neighbour average | 82.6%Better than neighbour average | 131,768 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Malmö | 11.5 km | 233.9Worse than neighbour average | 71.2%Worse than neighbour average | 140,833 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Svedala | 12.5 km | 237.3In line with neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 135,843 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Kävlinge | 17.2 km | 240.7In line with neighbour average | 81.1%Better than neighbour average | 133,938 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 242.4 | 76.3% | 138,210 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 Staffanstorp 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.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 Staffanstorp municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Staffanstorp
SKOGSBACKEN: Address changed from Kroksjön 50, 93135 SKELLEFTEÅ to Industrigatan 2, 51162 SKENE
SKOGSBACKEN: Address changed from Industrigatan 2, 51162 SKENE to Kroksjön 50, 93135 SKELLEFTEÅ
Kyrkheddinge skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3
Kyrkheddinge skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3
BASILIKAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DUVEMÅLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN: Renamed from NORLANIDA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN ,FRISTÅENDE, to NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR SÖDERDALEN: Renamed from SÖDERDALEN to NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR SÖDERDALEN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR ÖDÅKRA DRIVHUSET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BASILIKAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
DUVEMÅLA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN: Renamed from NORLANIDA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN ,FRISTÅENDE, to NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR REGNBÅGSBACKEN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR SÖDERDALEN: Renamed from SÖDERDALEN to NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR SÖDERDALEN
NORLANDIA FÖRSKOLOR ÖDÅKRA DRIVHUSET: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Hvilangymnasiet: School types changed from GY to GY, GYAN
Gullåkraskolan: Address changed from Genvägen 2, 24537 Staffanstorp to Genvägen 2, 24535 Staffanstorp
Kyrkheddinge skola: Address changed from Kyrkheddinge, 24592 Staffanstorp to Gamla Dalbyvägen 218, 24592 Staffanstorp
Hvilangymnasiet: Renamed from Hvilan Gymnasium Kabbarp to Hvilangymnasiet
Hvilangymnasiet: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp: Address changed from Nefirsgata 1-7, 24545 Staffanstorp to Nefirsgata 1, 24546 Staffanstorp
Hvilangymnasiet: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hvilan Gymnasium
Staffanstorps Montessoriskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Staffanstorps Monttessoriförening
Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp: Operating name changed from unknown name to Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp
Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Gullåkraskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Gullåkraskolan
Kometskolan Introduktionsprogram: Operating name changed from unknown name to Kometskolan
Internationella Engelska Skolan Staffanstorp: Address changed from Nytorpsvägen 5 A, 18353 Täby to Nefirsgata 1-7, 24545 Staffanstorp
Gullåkraskolan: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Gullåkraskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2021-07-01
Hvilangymnasiet: School types changed from GY, VUX to GY
… and 45 older events.
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