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Schools in Timrå municipality

30 active school units in Timrå, Västernorrlands län. Most common school forms: 12 preschool, 9 compulsory school, 7 after-school care (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 12 March 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Key metrics — Timrå municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

30 Active schools 29 municipal, 1 independent
2,545 Total pupils 9 compulsory, 2 upper secondary
210.6 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 2 schools (national avg: 228.5)
65.2% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
137,348 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
10.6 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.5 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Timrå (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
202.1 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 206.2)
meritRating9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
64.7%
Passing mathematics
79.2%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
61.4%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
57.6%
Parents with post-secondary education
53.2%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2024).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
75.1% (national avg: 72.6 %) (county avg: 67.9 %)
certifiedTeachersPercent B
Source
kolada
Period
2024
Quality
B: Direct from source
Pupils per teacher
10.7

Source: Kolada.

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Timrå, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2024)
75.1% (national avg: 72.6%)
Stability indicator (2020–2024)
↑ Improving (+2.8 pp)
National trend (2020–2024)
↑ Improving (+1.5 pp)
Forecast 2026
≈ 78.8% (linear extrapolation, +1.5 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2024).

Compulsory school pupils
1,769
Municipal / independent share
93.9% / 6.1%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
137,348 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 153,085.1 SEK)
Municipal school cost
135,323 SEK/pupil
Teaching
74,042 SEK/pupil
Premises
26,205 SEK/pupil
Student health
5,996 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,843 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
4,236 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Timrå.

Student health (compulsory)
5,996 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
4,256 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
52.8%
Easy to access help, year 8
53.6%
Safety at school
78.4%
Study environment (studiero)
37.6%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Timrå (2025).

Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
76.2%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
1.2%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

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.

-11.5 Average residual (merit value) for 2 schools
School Actual Model Residual
Ala skola 225 222 +2.0
Arenaskolan grundskola 196 221 -25.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Ala skola Timrå kommun 224.7 +2.0 84.8% 140
Arenaskolan grundskola Timrå kommun 196.4 -25.0 67.8% 420

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Timrå (2024).

Number of pupils
23
Cost per pupil
725,136 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -7.5%
2020: 218.5 p 2025: 202.1 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +3.9%
2020: 72.3 % 2024: 75.1 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +19.6%
2020: 114,815 SEK 2024: 137,348 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -4.4%
2020: 1,851 2024: 1,769
Independent share ↓ -20.8%
2020: 7.7 % 2024: 6.1 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -0.9%
2020: 10.8 2024: 10.7
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +26.1%
2020: 4,754 SEK 2024: 5,996 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↓ -22.1%
2022: 67.8 % 2025: 52.8 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -4.6%
2022: 56.2 % 2025: 53.6 %
Safety ↓ -4%
2022: 81.7 % 2025: 78.4 %

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Timrå (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
616
Graduating within 3 years
69.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
45.1% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
79.4% (national avg: 85.3 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
143,180 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
13.7 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
10.2
Municipal upper-secondary cost
139,412 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
8.6%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
13%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
74.8%
Directly to university
13.1% (national avg: 16.7 %)

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +9.5%
2020: 130,717 SEK 2024: 143,180 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +2.6%
2020: 68.1 % 2025: 69.9 %
Qualified teachers US ↓ -9.8%
2020: 88 % 2024: 79.4 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +5.8%
2020: 4,021 SEK 2024: 4,256 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -2.6%
2020: 46.3 % 2025: 45.1 %
Directly to university ↓ -28.4%
2020: 18.3 % 2022: 13.1 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Timrå going on to higher education (2022).

Directly to university
13.1% (national avg: 16.7 %)
University eligibility (all)
45.1% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
83% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
15.7% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
69.9% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Timrå (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
613
Ages 16–18 (2030)
588 (-4.1%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
1,950
Ages 6–15 (2030)
1,717 (-11.9%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
761
Total school age (2035)
2,782

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 Timrå (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
454
Cost per FTE student
92,072 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
81.1%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
70.3%
Teacher licence, basic level
75%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
69.4%
Net cost basic adult edu.
238 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
369 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Timrå (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
73
Cost per FTE student
335 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
60%
Teachers with licence
97.6%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Timrå

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
715
Preschool units
12 (11 municipal, 1 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
89% (national avg: 86.8%)
Children per group
10.2 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
9.4 (national avg: 12.1)
Children per FTE
5.2 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
55% (national avg: 46.5%)
Pedagogical higher education
55% (national avg: 45.9%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Timrå (2024).

Cost per child
46,197 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
686
Children per FTE
19.6 (national avg: 21.6)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
51.5% (national avg: 57.6 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Timrå (2024).

Children in pedagogical care
0
Share of children 1–5
1.8%
Cost per enrolled child
0 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Timrå (2024).

Open preschool units
0
Open preschool FTEs
0

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +17.4%
2020: 39,355 SEK 2024: 46,197 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +8.4%
2020: 47.5 % 2024: 51.5 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Timrå (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
11.2%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Timrå (2024).

Initiated child investigations
29.8 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
18.6 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
4,034 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

Children's economic conditions

Child poverty and economic standard in Timrå (2024).

Children in economic hardship
15.2%

Source: SCB — EU poverty threshold (60% of median) and weighted DeSO medians.

Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Timrå (2025).

Total population
17,465
Population change
-0.3%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
769
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
1,782
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
630
Higher education 25–64
18.1%
Foreign-born 20–64
13.7%
16–24 not in work/education
7.3%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Timrå (2024).

Single without children
41.2%
Single with children
6.2%
Couple without children
26.8%
Couple with children
19.3%
Other households
6.4%
Total number of households
8,517

Source: SCB.

Migration patterns

In- and out-migration in Timrå (2024).

In-migration
929
Out-migration
855
Net migration
+74

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance.

Municipality Distance Merit value Qualified teachers Pupils/teacher Schools
Timrå — 210.6 65.2% 10.6 30
Sundsvall 16 km 223.1 53.9% 12.6 151
Härnösand 31.7 km 217.4 57.5% 10.4 46
Kramfors 56.1 km 187.8 51.4% 10.1 36
Nordanstig 63.3 km 201 56.9% 11.6 18
Ånge 74.9 km 191.6 51.6% 8.9 17
Sollefteå 86.8 km 209.2 47.2% 10.5 35

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Timrå (2025).

Newly arrived received
1.4 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
20 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
66.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ +200%
2020: -0.1 % 2025: -0.3 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↓ -3.9%
2020: 7.6 % 2023: 7.3 %
Newly arrived ↓ -12.5%
2020: 1.6 2025: 1.4

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Timrå (2025).

Municipal tax rate
23.2%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
34.5%
Tax base
261,314 SEK/capita
Annual result
-992 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
-1.3%
Solidity
5.9%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Timrå (2024).

Assistance households
2.8 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
7.7%
Assistance months (avg)
35.2
Net cost economic assistance
1,510 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Timrå. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
4,236 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Timrå.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
12.9%
Completed dwellings
4.5 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
98.8%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
95.1%
Rental
18.3%
Cooperative
15.8%
Owner-occupied
64.2%
Overcrowded (SCB, norm 2)
12.5%
Cars in traffic
9,761

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate ↓ -1.7%
2020: 23.6 % 2025: 23.2 %
Economic assistance ↓ -28.2%
2020: 3.9 2024: 2.8
Overcrowding ↓ -12.2%
2020: 14.7 % 2024: 12.9 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Timrå (2024).

Reported crimes (total)
7,831 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
873 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
108 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
571 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Timrå (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
4,636 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1

Source: Kolada.

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Timrå (2022).

Share of pupils 6–19
9%
Number of pupils
260
Average pupil fee
608 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
285 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Timrå (2024).

Loans per capita
3.5 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
3.2 per capita
Active borrowers
16.3%
Media allocation
457 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Timrå (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
7 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
26.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Reported crimes ↓ -20.1%
2020: 9,803.5 2024: 7,830.6
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +16.7%
2020: 9.6 % 2024: 11.2 %
CO₂/capita ↑ +7.7%
2020: 6.5 t 2023: 7 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +32.8%
2020: 71.6 % 2024: 95.1 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -15.3%
2020: 536 2024: 454
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +49.2%
2020: 61,718 SEK 2024: 92,072 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +13.4%
2020: 71.5 % 2024: 81.1 %
Passing upper sec. level ↑ +14.9%
2020: 61.2 % 2024: 70.3 %
Licence basic level → unchanged
2020: 75 % 2023: 75 %
Licence upper sec. level ↑ +38.8%
2020: 50 % 2024: 69.4 %
SFI pupils ↓ -34.2%
2020: 111 2024: 73
SFI course D pass rate ↓ -40%
2020: 100 % 2021: 60 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Timrå with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 72.3%
2024 (latest) 75.1%
Forecast 2026 78.8% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 67.9%
National avg 72.6%

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 Timrå.

Cost per pupil
137,348 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
202.1 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.5 (national avg: 1.6)

Timrå 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 Timrå with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Timrå 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
Timrå you 202.1 75.1% 137,348 SEK 69.9% -11.5
Örnsköldsvik 216.8 76.2% 135,313 SEK 71.6% -14.0
Sundsvall 219.4 77.7% 139,452 SEK 75.8% -8.2
Härnösand 209.7 74.4% 158,821 SEK 65.6% -8.3
Kramfors 200.7 58.6% 166,005 SEK 66.5% -12.0
Ånge 189 62.1% 173,410 SEK 55.3% -20.5
Sollefteå 206 51% 161,247 SEK 64.3% -10.7
Motala 205.2 75.1% 136,271 SEK 61.6% -14.5
Peer average 206.7 67.9% 152,931 SEK 65.8% -12.6

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
ÖrnsköldsvikSundsvallHärnösandKramforsÅnge
Qualified teachers 2020–2024
ÖrnsköldsvikSundsvallHärnösandKramforsÅnge
Cost/pupil 2020–2024
ÖrnsköldsvikSundsvallHärnösandKramforsÅnge
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
ÖrnsköldsvikSundsvallHärnösandKramforsÅnge

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Västernorrlands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Pendlingskommun nära större stad

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Timrå belongs to SCB municipality group B4 — Pendlingskommun nära större stad: kommun där minst 40% av nattbefolkningen pendlar till en större stad. 52 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Timrå 202.1 75.1% 137,348 SEK 69.9%
Alvesta 209.3 65.4% 138,230 SEK 65.1%
Aneby 223.6 68.8% 141,549 SEK 72%
Bjurholm 196.6 65.4% 169,648 SEK 79.2%
Bjuv 190 69% 151,037 SEK 64.3%
Eslöv 224.3 78% 131,982 SEK 69.4%
Forshaga 210.4 76.3% 137,783 SEK 72.3%
Färgelanda 200.5 66.5% 173,809 SEK 72.3%
Gagnef 213.4 67.7% 146,210 SEK 77.9%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool →

All 30 schools in Timrå

School School forms Provider Pupils Merit value Qualified teachers
Ala skola Compulsory school Timrå kommun 140 224.7 84.8%
ÄLVSTRANDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 136 — 49%
Arenaskolan grundskola Compulsory school Timrå kommun 420 196.4 67.8%
Arenaskolans anpassade grundskola Adapted compulsory school Timrå kommun — — —
Bergeforsen grundskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 160 — 81.7%
Bergeforsens anpassade grundskola Adapted compulsory school Timrå kommun — — —
BERGEFORSENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 94 — 61.1%
Böle skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 240 — 71.1%
BÖLEÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 54 — 46.9%
Central Insamlingsenhet Timrå kommun — — —
Fagerviks skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 120 — 72.2%
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN Preschool Förskolan Kompassen 21 — 69.1%
FRAMNÄS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 33 — 33.3%
FURUDALS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 32 — 66.7%
Laggarbergs skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 110 — 79.3%
LJUSTORPS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 33 — 50%
Ljustorps skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 40 — 68.1%
MARIEDALS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 57 — 46.2%
Mariedalsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 210 — 86.1%
SÖRÅKERS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 134 — 52.1%
Söråkers skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Timrå kommun 240 — 74.2%
TALLNÄS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 56 — 65.4%
Timrå gymnasium 1 Upper secondary school Timrå kommun 150 — 81.7%
Timrå gymnasium 2 Upper secondary school Timrå kommun — — —
TIMRÅDALENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 53 — 60%
TYNDERÖ FÖRSKOLA Preschool Timrå kommun 12 — 66.7%
Vuxenutbildning anpassad utbildning Adult education Timrå kommun — — —
Vuxenutbildning grundläggande och gymnasial Adult education Timrå kommun — — —
Vuxenutbildning SFI Adult education Timrå kommun — — —
Vuxenutbildning yrkesutbildning Adult education Timrå kommun — — —

Common questions about schools in Timrå

How many schools are there in Timrå?
Timrå municipality has 30 active school units: 9 compulsory schools and 2 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 29 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 2,545 pupils attend schools in Timrå.
What are the merit values in Timrå?
The average year-9 merit value in Timrå is 210.6 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Ala skola with 224.7 points.
Which school in Timrå has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Mariedalsskolan has the highest share of qualified teachers in Timrå at 86.1%. The municipal average is 65.2%.
How much does a school place cost in Timrå?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Timrå is 137,348 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 135,323 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Timrå?
Student health services in Timrå cost 5,996 SEK per pupil (2024). 52.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 53.6%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

Related

Move from the municipality page to the county, nearby municipalities, and the statistics views that help explain the local pattern.

Västernorrlands länOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Timrå.Merit value year 9Compare Timrå with other municipalities on merit values.Upper secondary schoolsSee how upper-secondary provision and outcomes vary between municipalities.Teacher certification by countyFollow teacher qualification and regional differences.Municipality profileCompare municipality profiles across multiple dimensions at once.ÅngeCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HärnösandCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KramforsCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ÖrnsköldsvikCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.SollefteåCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.