Schools in Tanum municipality
27 active school units in Tanum, Västra Götalands län. Most common school forms: 14 preschool, 8 after-school care, 8 compulsory school (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Key metrics — Tanum municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Tanum (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Tanum, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Tanum.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →
SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburgsundskolan F-9 | 216 | 225 | -9.0 |
| Tanumskolan 7-9 | 200 | 217 | -16.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburgsundskolan F-9 | Tanums kommun | 216 | -9.0 | 69% | 270 |
| Tanumskolan 7-9 | Tanums kommun | 200.3 | -16.0 | 59.2% | 300 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Tanum going on to higher education (2022).
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Tanum (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Adult education
Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Komvux (adult education)
Key metrics for municipal adult education in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Tanum
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Children's economic conditions
Child poverty and economic standard in Tanum (2024).
Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.
Demographics and population
Population, households and migration patterns
Demographics
Population data for Tanum (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Household types
Distribution of household types in Tanum (2024).
Source: SCB.
Migration patterns
In- and out-migration in Tanum (2024).
Source: SCB.
Neighboring municipalities
Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Pupils/teacher | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanum | — | 208.2 | 47.7% | 13 | 27 |
| Munkedal | 27.5 km | 203.3 | 61% | 10.5 | 22 |
| Strömstad | 28.1 km | 231 | 40% | 11.1 | 27 |
| Sotenäs | 33.9 km | 224.1 | 63.2% | 13.7 | 14 |
| Färgelanda | 41.9 km | 200.5 | 60.1% | 9.1 | 13 |
| Dals-Ed | 42.4 km | 225.9 | 69.9% | 8.2 | 10 |
| Lysekil | 44 km | 218.2 | 53.7% | 10.5 | 24 |
Refugee reception
Refugee reception in Tanum (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — demographics
Demographic development (2020–2025).
Economy and housing
Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure
Municipal economy
Economic key metrics for Tanum (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Economic assistance
Economic assistance (social benefits) in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Learning tools and digitalisation
Cost of learning tools in Tanum. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.
Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.
Housing and infrastructure
Housing and infrastructure indicators for Tanum.
Trends — economy and housing
Economic development (2020–2025).
Society, culture and environment
Safety, culture and sustainability
Crime and safety
Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Tanum (2024).
LSS and disability services
LSS services in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Culture school
Key metrics for the music and culture school in Tanum (2022).
Source: Kolada.
Public library
Key metrics for public libraries in Tanum (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Environment
Environmental indicators for Tanum (2023).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — society and culture
Development in society and culture (2020–2024).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Tanum with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.
Cost-effectiveness
Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Tanum.
Tanum achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Tanum with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Tanum compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).
| Municipality | Merit value | Qual. teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs | SALSA score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanum you | 205.1 | 67.4% | 147,592 SEK | 64.9% | -12.5 |
| Mark | 207 | 69.3% | 147,096 SEK | 71.6% | -16.5 |
| Götene | 202.3 | 68.8% | 149,475 SEK | 67.2% | -13.0 |
| Mariestad | 204.4 | 68.9% | 143,176 SEK | 73.2% | -18.0 |
| Vårgårda | 202.2 | 64.9% | 147,327 SEK | 65.2% | -20.0 |
| Tidaholm | 208 | 66.4% | 141,583 SEK | 69.7% | -10.0 |
| Herrljunga | 211 | 67.8% | 151,340 SEK | 58.6% | -10.5 |
| Ulricehamn | 211.2 | 69% | 145,339 SEK | 61% | -9.0 |
| Peer average | 206.6 | 67.9% | 146,477 SEK | 66.6% | -13.9 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västra Götalands län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Tanum belongs to SCB municipality group C9 — Landsbygdskommun med besöksnäring: landsbygdskommun med minst två av: omsättning hotell/restaurang, antal fritidshus, omsättning detaljhandel. 15 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanum | 205.1 | 67.4% | 147,592 SEK | 64.9% |
| Arjeplog | 203.1 | 51% | 184,502 SEK | 81.8% |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 72.5% | 180,268 SEK | 62.6% |
| Båstad | 224.6 | 78.6% | 157,510 SEK | 73.1% |
| Eda | 199.8 | 71.1% | 162,162 SEK | 62% |
| Härjedalen | 228.4 | 65.5% | 173,212 SEK | 69% |
| Leksand | 229.3 | 65.5% | 137,497 SEK | 74.2% |
| Malung – Sälen | 222.7 | 54.5% | 154,465 SEK | 62.3% |
| Orsa | 199.5 | 69.9% | 161,922 SEK | 65.8% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →
All 27 schools in Tanum
| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Merit value | Qualified teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 31 | — | 54.9% |
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Tanums kommun | — | — | — |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | Tanums kommun | — | — | — |
| BACKA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 52 | — | 34% |
| Backa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 90 | — | 71.5% |
| BARNKULLEN | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 81 | — | 37.2% |
| BULLRETS FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIV | Preschool | Bullret, Bullarens Föräldrakooperativa Förskola Ek. För. | 15 | — | 11.1% |
| FJÄLLBACKA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 42 | — | 48.6% |
| Fjällbacka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 90 | — | 92.1% |
| Grebbestadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 160 | — | 78.8% |
| Hamburgsundskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 270 | 216 | 69% |
| HEDEFÖRSKOLAN | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 44 | — | 25% |
| HOGANE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 17 | — | 26.3% |
| HORNBORE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 19 | — | 20% |
| Komvux | Adult education | Tanums kommun | — | — | — |
| Komvux Tanum, SFI | Adult education | Tanums kommun | — | — | — |
| KRUMELUREN | Preschool | Föräldrakooperativet Krumeluren, Ek För | 16 | — | 28.6% |
| LISABACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 47 | — | 72.3% |
| Lurs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 50 | — | 63.6% |
| NATURFÖRSKOLAN | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 41 | — | 49.4% |
| PETTERHAGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 15 | — | 33.3% |
| RABBALSHEDE FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Tanums kommun | 50 | — | 28.2% |
| Rabbalshede skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 70 | — | 50% |
| Tanums Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | Tanums kommun | — | — | — |
| TANUMSHEDES FÖRÄLDRAKOOPERATIVA DAGHEM MYLLRET | Preschool | Tanumshedes Föräldrarkooperativa Daghem Myllret | 14 | — | 34.1% |
| Tanumskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Tanums kommun | 300 | 200.3 | 59.2% |
| Tanumskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Tanums kommun | 230 | — | 62.3% |
Common questions about schools in Tanum
- How many schools are there in Tanum?
- Tanum municipality has 27 active school units: 8 compulsory schools and 1 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 24 are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,744 pupils attend schools in Tanum.
- What are the merit values in Tanum?
- The average year-9 merit value in Tanum is 208.2 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Hamburgsundskolan F-9 with 216 points.
- Which school in Tanum has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Fjällbacka skola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Tanum at 92.1%. The municipal average is 47.7%.
- How much does a school place cost in Tanum?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Tanum is 147,592 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 132,638 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Tanum?
- Student health services in Tanum cost 6,054 SEK per pupil (2024). 79.2% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 67.7%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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