Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Sundsvall municipality
159 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 Sundsvall, Västernorrland County. The three most common school forms: 84 preschool, 40 compulsory school, 39 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 July 2026. School data covers 2024/25; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Sundsvall
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
- 40
- Upper secondary
- 15
- Preschools
- 84
- Municipal
- 130
- Independent
- 29
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2024/25. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Sundsvall has 159 schools with a merit value of 219.4 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%).
159 schools17,310 pupils76.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Sundsvall
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Sundsvall.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Sundsvall 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 Sundsvall e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Sundsvall
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 7.1 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 219.4) is 9.1 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average -8.2 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 19% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Sundsvall municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
159Active schools130 municipal, 29 independent
17,310Total pupils40 compulsory, 15 upper secondary
11.7Pupils per teacherCompulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Sundsvall municipality has 159 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 219.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76.2%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above the national average 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↓ -3.1 %
Trend: 226.5 to 219.4, down2020: 226.5 p2025: 219.4 p
Merit values have decreased by 7.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.1 %
Trend: 73.9 to 76.2, up2020: 73.9 %2025: 76.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +23.8 %
Trend: 116,800 to 144,566, up2020: 116,800 SEK2025: 144,566 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 27,766 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Sundsvall
- How many schools are there in Sundsvall?
- Sundsvall municipality has 159 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 40 of the units offer compulsory education, 15 offer upper-secondary education and 84 offer preschool. 130 of the units are municipal and 29 are independent. A total of 17,310 pupils attend schools in Sundsvall.
- What are the merit values in Sundsvall?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Sundsvall is 219.4 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall with 262.7 points.
- Which school in Sundsvall has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Bosvedjeskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Sundsvall at 95.6%. The municipality value is 76.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Sundsvall?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sundsvall is 144,566 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 152,249 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Sundsvall 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 SundsvallThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool queue in SundsvallThe 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 transport20.5% 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: 5,603 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 Sundsvall compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
1/7Merit value 2025
1/7Qualified teachers 2025
2/7Cost/pupil 2025
Skolkoll score in Sundsvall
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 Sundsvall
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Sundsvall: 35 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bosvedjeskolan with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
35 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Sundsvall
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Sundsvall: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Skvaderns gymnasieskola with Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Municipal average 47, neutral midpoint 50.
13 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Sundsvall ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Sundsvall
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åkersviks skola | Compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Allsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | ALLSTABYGDENS SKOLFÖRENING | 60 | 83.6% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Near average. |
| Alnöitskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Edukatus Alliance Holding AB | 190 | 61% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bergsåkers skola | After-school care, Compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 620 | 71.4% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Below average. |
| Bosvedjeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 220 | 95.6% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Bredsands skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 90 | 73.4% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Near average. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Sundsvall | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 210 | 49.6% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Below average. |
| Essviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 140 | 79.4% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Near average. |
| Gångvikens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 120 | 76.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Granbergsskolan östra | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 110 | 94.5% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Granbergsskolan västra | After-school care, Compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hagas anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 480 | 85% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Heliås Kunskapscentrum AB | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Heliås Kunskapscentrum AB | 120 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Hellbergs anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Hellbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 170 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Near average. |
| Höglundas anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Höglundaskolan | Compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 340 | 75.6% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Below average. |
| Högoms skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 130 | 81.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Near average. |
| Internationella Engelska Skolan Sundsvall | After-school care, Compulsory school | Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige Holdings AB | 1,140 | — | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| KLARA Teoretiska Gymnasium Sundsvall | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 300 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Near average. |
| Kristna skolan Oasen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | KRISTNA SKOLAN OASEN IDEELLA FÖRENING | — | 23.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Kyrkmons skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 240 | 75.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lidens skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 130 | 39.4% | Skolkoll score 29 out of 100. Below average. |
| Ljustadalens anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Ljustadalens skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 200 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Near average. |
| Lucksta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 100 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Near average. |
| Matfors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 550 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Mimerskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | FÖRENINGEN MIMERS BRUNN | 370 | 76.6% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Near average. |
| Nivrenaskolan | Compulsory school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 320 | 84.3% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Below average. |
| Njurunda Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Njurunda friskola AB | 200 | 63.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Norrbackas anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Norrbackas anpassade gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| NTI Gymnasiet Sundsvall | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 160 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Österro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Sundsvall | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 400 | 49.7% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Below average. |
| Prolympia Sundsvall 7-9 | Compulsory school | ULNO AB | 250 | 29.8% | Skolkoll score 25 out of 100. Below average. |
| Prolympia Sundsvall Fsk-1 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | ULNO AB | 50 | — | — |
| Prolympia, Sundsvall | After-school care, Compulsory school | ULNO AB | 280 | 62.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Below average. |
| Realgymnasiet i Sundsvall | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 180 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sidsjö Fristående Grundskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Sidsjö Fristående Grundskola AB | 490 | 74.5% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Below average. |
| Skönsmons skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 270 | 86.7% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Near average. |
| Skvaderns gymnasieskola | Upper secondary school | NORRLIDENS KUNSKAPSCENTRUM AB | 570 | 91.5% | Skolkoll score 67 out of 100. Near average. |
| Södermalms skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | — | — | — |
| Solede skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 110 | 86.6% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Near average. |
| St Olofsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 190 | 79.6% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Near average. |
| Stige skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 90 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Near average. |
| Stöde skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 230 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Below average. |
| Sundsvalls gymn. Hedbergska 1 | Upper secondary school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 400 | 93.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Near average. |
| Sundsvalls Gymn. Hedbergska 2 | Upper secondary school | SUNDSVALLS KOMMUN | 470 | 86.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Below average. |
Preschools in SundsvallSundsvall has 84 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundsvall you | — | 219.4 | 76.2% | 144,566 SEK |
| Timrå | 15.9 km | 202.1 | 73.5% | 145,456 SEK |
| Nordanstig | 44.7 km | 191.3 | 55.3% | 167,317 SEK |
| Härnösand | 44.7 km | 209.7 | 74% | 155,409 SEK |
| Ånge | 71.5 km | 189 | 62.5% | 174,627 SEK |
| Kramfors | 71.6 km | 200.7 | 60.2% | 159,326 SEK |
| Hudiksvall | 71.7 km | 215.9 | 69.3% | 139,643 SEK |
| Neighbour avg | 201.5 | 65.8% | 156,963 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 Sundsvall 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 2024/25. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
See how Sundsvall municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Sundsvall
Hagas anpassade grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hagas anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Hagaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Hellbergs anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Hellbergsskolan 2 to Hellbergs anpassade grundskola
Höglundas anpassade grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Höglundas anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Höglundaskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR, GRAN to GR
Ljustadalens anpassade grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Ljustadalens anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Ljustadalens skola: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Norrbackas anpassade gymnasieskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Norrbackas anpassade gymnasieskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Sundsvalls Gymn. Hedbergska 6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Sundsvalls Gymn. Hedbergska 6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Sundsvalls Gymn. Västermalm 7: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Sundsvalls Gymn. Västermalm 7: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Vibackeskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Norrbackas anpassade grundskola: Renamed from Norrbackaskolan to Norrbackas anpassade grundskola
Komvux gymnasial yrke extern 1: Head changed
Vibackeskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN
Sundsvalls Gymn. Västermalm 5: Head changed
Sundsvalls Gymn. Västermalm 5: Head changed
EJDERVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN BLÅ DRAKEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GRANLO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
GREVEBÄCKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HELLBERGS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KULLERBYTTANS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLHÄLLOMS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LÖVHYDDANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 884 older events.
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