Preschool
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Schools in Tanum municipality
28 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 Tanum, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 15 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.
The school landscape in Tanum
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
- 1
- Preschools
- 15
- Municipal
- 25
- Independent
- 3
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.
Tanum has 28 schools with a merit value of 205.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 67.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
28 schools1,650 pupils67.7% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.8%)
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Short guide to how to apply by school form in Tanum.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Tanum 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 Tanum e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Tanum
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 205.1) is 23.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 12.5 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 12.5 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -7.4 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 67.7%) is 5.6 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
Key metrics — Tanum municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 28
- 25 municipal, 3 independent
- Total pupils
- 1,650
- 8 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 205.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 67.7%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.2
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Tanum municipality has 28 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 205.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (67.7%, 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↓ -5.7 %
Trend: 217.6 to 205.1, down2020: 217.6 p2025: 205.1 p
Merit values have decreased by 12.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -9.9 %
Trend: 75.1 to 67.7, down2020: 75.1 %2025: 67.7 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 7.4 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +18.5 %
Trend: 134,688 to 159,605, up2020: 134,688 SEK2025: 159,605 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 24,917 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Tanum
- How many schools are there in Tanum?
- Tanum municipality has 28 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 8 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 15 offer preschool. 25 of the units are municipal and 3 are independent. A total of 1,650 pupils attend schools in Tanum.
- What are the merit values in Tanum?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Tanum is 205.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Hamburgsundskolan F-9 with 231.3 points.
- Which school in Tanum has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Fjällbacka skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Tanum at 93.8%. The municipality value is 67.7% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Tanum?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Tanum is 159,605 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 143,876 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Tanum 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 TanumThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in TanumThe 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 transport18.4% 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: 6,486 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 Tanum compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Tanum
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 Tanum
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Tanum: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Fjällbacka skola with Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Municipal average 44, neutral midpoint 50.
8 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Tanum
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Tanum: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Tanums Gymnasium with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Lowest: Tanums Gymnasium with Skolkoll score 42 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Tanum
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | TANUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | TANUMS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Backa skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 100 | 53.5% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fjällbacka skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 80 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Grebbestadskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 170 | 81% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hamburgsundskolan F-9 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 260 | 67.6% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lurs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 40 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rabbalshede skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 70 | 50% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tanums Gymnasium | Upper secondary school | TANUMS KOMMUN | 20 | 0% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Tanumskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | TANUMS KOMMUN | 270 | 67.3% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tanumskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TANUMS KOMMUN | 210 | 59.1% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in TanumTanum has 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanum you | — | 205.1Worse than neighbour average | 67.7%In line with neighbour average | 159,605 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Munkedal | 27.2 km | 203.3Worse than neighbour average | 68%In line with neighbour average | 158,157 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Strömstad | 28 km | 231Better than neighbour average | 54.7%Worse than neighbour average | 150,754 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Sotenäs | 34 km | 224.1Better than neighbour average | 64.9%In line with neighbour average | 164,250 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Färgelanda | 41.5 km | 200.5Worse than neighbour average | 65.6%In line with neighbour average | 180,225 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Dals-Ed | 42.5 km | 225.9Better than neighbour average | 82.1%Better than neighbour average | 170,409 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lysekil | 43.9 km | 218.2In line with neighbour average | 63.6%Worse than neighbour average | 162,560 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217.2 | 66.5% | 164,393 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 Tanum 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Tanum municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Tanum
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Grundsärskola to Anpassad grundskola
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Gymnasiesärskola to Anpassad gymnasieskola
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Renamed from Ekdungeskolan to Gymnasiesärskola
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lärcentrum
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Tanumskolan särskola to Grundsärskola
Anpassad grundskola: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Anpassad gymnasieskola: School types changed from GRAN, GYAN to GYAN
Anpassad grundskola: Renamed from Tanumskolan sär to Tanumskolan särskola
Fjällbacka skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Rabbalshede skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Rabbalshede skola: Address changed from Knaxeröd 3, 45730 RABBALSHEDE to Riksvägen 7, 45755 Rabbalshede
Tanumskolan F-6: Renamed from Tanumskolan 4-6 to Tanumskolan F-6
Tanumskolan F-6: School types changed from FTH, GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Tanumskolan F-6: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Tanumskolan F-6: Renamed from Tanumskolan F-6 to Tanumskolan 4-6
Tanumskolan F-6: Operating name changed from unknown name to Tanumskolan
Tanumskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR to FTH, GR
Tanumskolan F-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 4, 5, 6
Tanumskolan F-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2018-08-23
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Renamed from Hamburgsundskolan 7-9 to Hamburgsundskolan F-9
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hamburgsundskolan
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: School types changed from GR to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Anpassad grundskola: Grades changed from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Renamed from Hamburgsundskolan 6-9 to Hamburgsundskolan 7-9
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Anpassad gymnasieskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2017-05-02
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Renamed from Hamburgsundskolan 7-9 to Hamburgsundskolan 6-9
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 6, 7, 8, 9
Hamburgsundskolan F-9: Renamed from Hamburgsundskolan to Hamburgsundskolan 7-9
… and 38 older events.
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