Preschool
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Schools in Stenungsund municipality
44 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 Stenungsund, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 20 preschool, 15 compulsory school, 12 after-school care (+6 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 Stenungsund
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
- 15
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 20
- Municipal
- 35
- Independent
- 9
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.
Stenungsund has 44 schools with a merit value of 224.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 80.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
44 schools5,927 pupils80.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Stenungsund
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Stenungsund.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Stenungsund 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 Stenungsund e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Stenungsund
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Schools perform on average 14.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 80.7%) is 7.4 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 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 154,227 SEK) is 7% higher than the national average (144,800 SEK).
- Highest merit value: Hallernaskolan 7-9 1 with 253.4 points.
Key metrics — Stenungsund municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 44
- 35 municipal, 9 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,927
- 15 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 224.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 80.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Stenungsund municipality has 44 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 224.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (80.7%, 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→ unchanged
Trend: 223.9 to 224.3, stable2020: 223.9 p2025: 224.3 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +1.3 %
Trend: 79.7 to 80.7, up2020: 79.7 %2025: 80.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 1 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +24.3 %
Trend: 124,037 to 154,227, up2020: 124,037 SEK2025: 154,227 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,190 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Stenungsund
- How many schools are there in Stenungsund?
- Stenungsund municipality has 44 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 15 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 20 offer preschool. 35 of the units are municipal and 9 are independent. A total of 5,927 pupils attend schools in Stenungsund.
- What are the merit values in Stenungsund?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Stenungsund is 224.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hallernaskolan 7-9 1 with 253.4 points.
- Which school in Stenungsund has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Nösnäsgymnasiet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Stenungsund at 95.6%. The municipality value is 80.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Stenungsund?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Stenungsund is 154,227 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 148,806 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Stenungsund 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 StenungsundThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in StenungsundThe 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 transport17.3% 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: 5,656 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 Stenungsund compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 5/7
Skolkoll score in Stenungsund
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 Stenungsund
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Stenungsund: 15 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Kristinedalskolan AGR Resursskola with Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Municipal average 56, neutral midpoint 50.
15 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Stenungsund
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Stenungsund: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nösnäsgymnasiet 2 with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Lowest: Nösnäsgymnasiet 5 with Skolkoll score 50 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Stenungsund ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Stenungsund
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekenässkolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 240 | 80% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hallernaskolan 7-9 1 | Compulsory school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 240 | 80.2% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hallernaskolan 7-9 2 | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 230 | 84.6% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hallernaskolan F-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 260 | 88.4% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Jörlandaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 200 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kopperskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 280 | 74.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kristinedalskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 230 | 70.7% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kristinedalskolan AGR Resursskola | After-school care, Compulsory school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 10 | 94% | Skolkoll score 69 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Kristinedalskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 160 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kyrkenorumskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 240 | 81% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nösnäsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 230 | 95.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nösnäsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 390 | 92.8% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nösnäsgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 400 | 88.1% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nösnäsgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 320 | 91.2% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nösnäsgymnasiet 5 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 120 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Spekerödskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 250 | 95.2% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stenungsunds Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS MONTESSORI EKONOMISKA FÖRENING | 180 | 79.9% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stora Högaskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 160 | 90.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stora Högaskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 330 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stora Högaskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | STENUNGSUNDS KOMMUN | 150 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in StenungsundStenungsund has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stenungsund you | — | 224.3In line with neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 154,227 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Tjörn | 11.8 km | 224.3In line with neighbour average | 73.7%In line with neighbour average | 175,456 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Orust | 18.4 km | 218.7In line with neighbour average | 79.3%Better than neighbour average | 163,819 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lilla Edet | 18.7 km | 197.7Worse than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 138,063 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kungälv | 19.3 km | 225.6Better than neighbour average | 74.5%In line with neighbour average | 135,457 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ale | 20.8 km | 224.5In line with neighbour average | 75.2%In line with neighbour average | 144,373 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Uddevalla | 32.4 km | 220.4In line with neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 143,370 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 218.5 | 73.3% | 150,090 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 Stenungsund 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 Stenungsund municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Stenungsund
Kopperskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
FÖRSKOLAN KASTANJEN: Renamed from FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVET FÖRSKOLAN KASTANJEN to FÖRSKOLAN KASTANJEN
HALLERNA NORRA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HALLERNA FÖRSKOLA to HALLERNA NORRA FÖRSKOLA
HALLERNA NORRA FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from HALLERNA FÖRSKOLA to HALLERNA NORRA FÖRSKOLA
Kristinedalskolan AGR Resursskola: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Vuxenutbildningen Enhet 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vuxenutbildningen Enhet 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Vuxenutbildningen Enhet 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vuxenutbildningen Enhet 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-01
Hallernaskolan 7-9 1: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hallernaskolan 7-9 1: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Hallernaskolan 7-9 2: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hallernaskolan 7-9 2: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-07-01
Flerspråkighet: Renamed from Enheten för flerspråkighet to Flerspråkighet
Ekenässkolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Hallernaskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH
Jörlandaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Kopperskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH
Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola: School types changed from FTH, GR, GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola: Register field changed from false to unknown
Kristinedalskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Kyrkenorumskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Spekerödskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Stora Högaskolan 4-6: School types changed from FTH, GR to FTH, GR, OPPFTH
Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FTH, GR, GRAN
Hallernaskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Kopperskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Kristinedalskolan AGR Anpassad Grundskola: Register field changed from unknown to false
Ekenässkolan: Address changed from Ödsmål, 44495 Ödsmål to Näs 202, 44495 Ödsmål
… and 101 older events.
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