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 Sunne municipality
27 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 Sunne, Värmland County. The three most common school forms: 13 preschool, 8 after-school care, 8 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.
Data coverage: 89% of schools in Sunne have complete metric data. Missing values typically reflect statistical confidentiality (small cohorts) or schools that have not reported to Skolverket.
The school landscape in Sunne
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
- 8
- Upper secondary
- 2
- Preschools
- 13
- Municipal
- 25
- 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.
Sunne has 27 schools with a merit value of 202.8 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 68.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
27 schools2,192 pupils68.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Sunne
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Sunne.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Sunne 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 Sunne e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Sunne
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Merit value has declined by 30 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 202.8) is 25.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 19 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 68.7%) is 4.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +5.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Sunne municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 27
- 25 municipal, 2 independent
- Total pupils
- 2,192
- 8 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 202.8
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 68.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Sunne municipality has 27 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 202.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (68.7%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below 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↓ -12.9 %
Trend: 232.8 to 202.8, down2020: 232.8 p2025: 202.8 p
Merit values have decreased by 30 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +9.2 %
Trend: 62.9 to 68.7, up2020: 62.9 %2025: 68.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 5.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +8.7 %
Trend: 133,334 to 144,991, up2020: 133,334 SEK2025: 144,991 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 11,657 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Sunne
- How many schools are there in Sunne?
- Sunne municipality has 27 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 8 of the units offer compulsory education, 2 offer upper-secondary education and 13 offer preschool. 25 of the units are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 2,192 pupils attend schools in Sunne.
- What are the merit values in Sunne?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Sunne is 202.8 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fryxellska skolan with 214.2 points.
- Which school in Sunne has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Sunne Gymnasieskola / Södra Viken has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Sunne at 100%. The municipality value is 68.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Sunne?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Sunne is 144,991 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 133,883 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Sunne 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 SunneThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in SunneThe 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 transport17.5% 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: 5,951 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 Sunne compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Sunne
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 Sunne
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Sunne: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Skäggebergsskolan with Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Municipal average 46, neutral midpoint 50.
8 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Sunne
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Sunne: 2 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Sunne Gymnasieskola / Södra Viken with Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Lowest: Sunne Gymnasieskola / Broby with Skolkoll score 44 out of 100.
2 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Sunne
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekeby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE FRISKOLEFÖRENING | 80 | 49.9% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fryxellska skolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | SUNNE KOMMUN | 420 | 68% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gräsmarks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 40 | 58.9% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lysviks skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 90 | 52.7% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Östra skolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 250 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Prästbols skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 50 | 67.5% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skäggebergsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 280 | 86.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sunne Gymnasieskola / Broby | Upper secondary school | SUNNE KOMMUN | 150 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sunne Gymnasieskola / Södra Viken | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | SUNNE KOMMUN | 240 | 100% | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svensby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | SUNNE KOMMUN | 70 | 77.6% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in SunneSunne has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunne you | — | 202.8Worse than neighbour average | 68.7%In line with neighbour average | 144,991 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Munkfors | 21.9 km | 219.9Better than neighbour average | 65.2%Worse than neighbour average | 159,347 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hagfors | 36.3 km | 198.5Worse than neighbour average | 66%Worse than neighbour average | 152,347 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Arvika | 36.5 km | 213.8In line with neighbour average | 73%Better than neighbour average | 158,016 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Forshaga | 37.5 km | 210.4In line with neighbour average | 75.8%Better than neighbour average | 138,641 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kil | 38.3 km | 220.1Better than neighbour average | 73.3%Better than neighbour average | 135,851 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Torsby | 44.3 km | 200.1Worse than neighbour average | 63.3%Worse than neighbour average | 172,557 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 210.5 | 69.4% | 152,793 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 Sunne 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 Sunne municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Sunne
ÖSTRA FÖRSKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
Sunne gymnasieskola, SFI: Address changed from Svetsarevägen 3, 68630 Sunne to Svetsarevägen 3, 68633 Sunne
Sunne lärcenter, vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Svetsarevägen 3, 68630 Sunne to Svetsarevägen 3, 68633 Sunne
Sunne gymnasieskola, SFI: Address changed from Svetsarevägen 3, 68630 Sunne to Svetsarevägen 3, 68633 Sunne
Sunne lärcenter, vuxenutbildning: Address changed from Svetsarevägen 3, 68630 Sunne to Svetsarevägen 3, 68633 Sunne
ÖSTRA FÖRSKOLAN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÖSTRA FÖRSKOLAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ÖSTRA FÖRSKOLAN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Anpassad utbildning för vuxna: Renamed from Särvux to Anpassad utbildning för vuxna
Klättenskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH
Klättenskolan: Register field changed from false to unknown
Sunne gymnasieskola, SFI: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Sunne lärcenter, vuxenutbildning: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Lysviks skola: Address changed from Gamla Landsvägen, 68605 Lysvik to Gamla Vägen 36, 68697 Lysvik
Sunne Gymnasieskola / Broby: Address changed from Svetsarevägen 2, 68693 Sunne to Svetsarevägen 2, 68633 Sunne
Prästbols skola: Address changed from Prästbol, Östra Ämtervik, 68680 Sunne to Prästbol, Östra Ämtervik, 68696 Östra Ämtervik
Anpassad utbildning för vuxna: Operating name changed from unknown name to Anpassad utbildning för vuxna
Fryxellska skolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Fryxellska skolan
Gräsmarks skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Gräsmarks skola
Klättenskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Klättenskolan
Klättenskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4
Lysviks skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lysviks skola
Prästbols skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Prästbols skola
Skäggebergsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Skäggebergsskolan
Sunne Gymnasieskola / Broby: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sunne Gymnasieskola/Broby
Sunne Gymnasieskola / Broby: School types changed from GY, GYAN to GY
Sunne Gymnasieskola / Södra Viken: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sunne Gymnasieskola/Södra Viken
Sunne gymnasieskola, SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sunne Gymnasieskola, SFI
Sunne lärcenter, vuxenutbildning: Operating name changed from unknown name to Sunne Lärcenter, vuxenutbildning
Svensby skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Svensby skola
… and 40 older events.
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