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Schools in Tranås municipality

35 active school units in Tranås, Jönköpings län. The three most common school forms: 15 preschool, 12 compulsory school, 8 after-school care (+6 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Tranås has 35 schools with an average merit value of 215.9, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.5% (above the national average of 73.3%).

35 schools 3,581 pupils 77.5% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Tranås

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Tranås municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

35 Active schools 29 municipal, 6 independent
3,581 Total pupils 12 compulsory, 3 upper secondary
215.9 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 2 schools (national avg: 228.5)
77.5% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
159,647 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
10.4 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.3 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.5)

Tranås municipality has 35 schools with an average merit value of 215.9 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Tranås outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Tranås compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
4/6 Merit value
4/7 Qual. teachers
5/7 Cost/pupil

All 35 schools in Tranås

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Adelövs friskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Adelövs Friskoleförening 70 33.5%
ÄNGARYDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 74 51.3%
Ängarydsskolan Compulsory school Tranås kommun 340 72.1%
ÄNGLAGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås Pastorat 15 26.7%
Central insamlingsenhet modersmål Tranås kommun — —
ENEBACKENS LANTFÖRSKOLA Preschool Enebackens Lantförskola Ekonomiska Förening 47 32.4%
Fröafallsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 260 82.3%
Granelundsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class Tranås kommun 230 82.7%
Gripenbergs skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 50 89.5%
HAGADALS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 54 56.1%
Holavedsgymnasiet AGY Adapted upper secondary school Tranås kommun — —
Holavedsgymnasiet RO1 Upper secondary school Tranås kommun 340 85.6%
Holavedsgymnasiet RO2 Upper secondary school Tranås kommun 220 89.5%
Holavedsgymnasiet RO3 Upper secondary school Tranås kommun 260 91.7%
Hubbarpsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 270 82.3%
JUNKAREMÅLENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 44 56.4%
Junkaremålsskolan 7-9 Compulsory school Tranås kommun 320 57.4%
Junkaremålsskolan F-6 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 270 88.1%
KUNGSHÖJDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 108 75.7%
Linderås skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 60 83.1%
LINNÉAGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås Pastorat 21 43.4%
LUKAS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Föreningen Värdefulla Barn Och Ungdomar - Fvbu Förskola 43 31%
MARIAGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås Pastorat 46 49.4%
MOSTUGANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 56 45.1%
NÖTSKRIKAN GÄDDAN Preschool Tranås kommun 8 56.9%
NÖTSKRIKANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 96 51.8%
Resursskola 7-9 Compulsory school Tranås kommun 10 —
Resursskola F-6 Compulsory school Tranås kommun 10 —
SKOGSGLÄNTANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 112 65.2%
SOMMENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 45 39.8%
Sommens skola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Tranås kommun 50 70.2%
TALLBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Tranås kommun 52 52.7%
Tranås anpassad grundskola Adapted compulsory school Tranås kommun — —
VUX Tranås Adult education Tranås kommun — —
VUX Tranås, SFI Adult education Tranås kommun — —

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

215.3 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
73.4% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
159,647 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
65.6% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Tranås (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
215.3 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 215.4)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Passing all subjects year 9
65.6%
Passing mathematics
84.1%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
74%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
60.9%
Parents with post-secondary education
55.2%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
73.4% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 69.5 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
75.1% / 33.3%
Pupils per teacher
11

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2025)
73.4% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-2.9 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 73.1% (linear extrapolation, -0.1 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
1,888
Municipal / independent share
96.4% / 3.6%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2025). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
159,647 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 143,963.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
153,175 SEK/pupil
Teaching
73,268 SEK/pupil
Premises
26,323 SEK/pupil
Student health
6,714 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,483 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,604 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Tranås.

Student health (compulsory)
6,714 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
2,780 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
53.8%
Easy to access help, year 8
60.9%
Safety at school
74.5%
Study environment (studiero)
42.8%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Tranås (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
25.4%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
10.1%
Swedish as a second language
18.6%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
100%
Passed SvA, year 9
76.9%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.3%

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.

-5.0 Average residual (merit value) for 2 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -7.5 2024/25: -5.0
School Actual Model Residual
Junkaremålsskolan 7-9 228 229 -1.0
Ängarydsskolan 203 213 -9.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Junkaremålsskolan 7-9 Tranås kommun 228.4 -1.0 57.4% 320
Ängarydsskolan Tranås kommun 203.4 -9.0 72.1% 340

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Tranås (2025).

Number of pupils
28
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.3%
Cost per pupil
910,231 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -4.4%
2020: 225.1 p 2025: 215.3 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -3.8%
2020: 76.3 % 2025: 73.4 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +34.7%
2020: 118,553 SEK 2025: 159,647 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -6.8%
2020: 2,025 2025: 1,888
Independent share ↑ +80%
2020: 2 % 2025: 3.6 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -9.1%
2020: 12.1 2025: 11
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +55%
2020: 4,333 SEK 2025: 6,714 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↓ -17.7%
2023: 65.4 % 2025: 53.8 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -8.7%
2023: 66.7 % 2025: 60.9 %
Safety ↓ -6.3%
2023: 79.5 % 2025: 74.5 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Tranås

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Tranås, based on 17 schools with survey data.

77.4% Safety (national: 78.3%)
61.2% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Tranås municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

6.9 2023 6.3 2025
Falling (-0.6 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Tranås sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 Holavedsgymnasiet AGY 82% US yr 2 #2 Holavedsgymnasiet RO1 82% US yr 2 #3 Holavedsgymnasiet RO2 82% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#17 Ängarydsskolan 76% yr 8 #16 Tranås anpassad grundskola 76% yr 8 #15 Sommens skola 76% yr 8

Safety per school in Tranås

Holavedsgymnasiet AGY 82 Holavedsgymnasiet RO1 82 Holavedsgymnasiet RO2 82 Holavedsgymnasiet RO3 82 Adelövs friskola 76 Fröafallsskolan 76 Granelundsskolan 76 Gripenbergs skola 76 Hubbarpsskolan 76 Junkaremålsskolan 7-9 76 Junkaremålsskolan F-6 76 Linderås skola 76 Resursskola 7-9 76 Resursskola F-6 76 Sommens skola 76 Tranås anpassad grundskola 76 Ängarydsskolan 76

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Tranås (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
655
Graduating within 3 years
71.1% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
52.3% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
88.6% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
167,104 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.6 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
10.4
Municipal upper-secondary cost
147,356 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
8,520 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
9.3%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
24%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
76.6%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +31.8%
2020: 126,816 SEK 2025: 167,104 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs ↑ +4.9%
2020: 67.8 % 2025: 71.1 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +14.6%
2020: 77.3 % 2025: 88.6 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↓ -11.5%
2020: 3,140 SEK 2024: 2,780 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↑ +5.9%
2020: 49.4 % 2025: 52.3 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Tranås going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
52.3% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
86.6% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
29.3% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
71.1% (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 Tranås (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
663
Ages 16–18 (2030)
647 (-2.4%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
2,134
Ages 6–15 (2030)
2,049 (-4%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
966
Total school age (2035)
3,364

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 Tranås (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
753
Cost per FTE student
89,753 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
76.3%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
74.8%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
36.8%
Net cost basic adult edu.
218 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
363 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Tranås (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
174
Cost per FTE student
395 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
100%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Tranås

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

Enrolled children
821
Preschool units
15 (10 municipal, 5 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
84.9% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
16.4 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
13.3 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.1 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
54.8% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
54.8% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Tranås (2025).

Cost per child
44,917 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
734
Children per FTE
21.7 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
41.4% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
50.1% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
78.1% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Tranås (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
21
Share of children 1–5
2.7%
Cost per enrolled child
119,046 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Tranås (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
1

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +17.8%
2020: 38,122 SEK 2025: 44,917 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +6.8%
2020: 46.9 % 2025: 50.1 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
8.6%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Tranås (2020).

Initiated child investigations
52.8 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
12.7 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
3,743 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Tranås (2025).

Total population
18,555
Population change
-0.3%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
943
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
1,922
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
653
Higher education 25–64
19%
Foreign-born 20–64
22.1%
16–24 not in work/education
7.1%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Tranås (2024).

Single without children
42.6%
Single with children
5%
Couple without children
27.7%
Couple with children
19%
Other households
5.7%
Total number of households
8,964

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Tranås you — 215.9 77.5% 159,647 SEK 3,581
Boxholm 11.3 km — 90.4% 164,524 SEK 341
Ödeshög 16.2 km 222.3 62.1% 156,010 SEK 678
Mjölby 24.1 km 206.7 80.4% 135,897 SEK 5,252
Vadstena 30.4 km 206.8 94.3% 152,351 SEK 944
Aneby 33.9 km 225.6 61.4% 141,549 SEK 1,120
Ydre 38.2 km 234.6 66.2% 168,997 SEK 484
Neighbour avg. 219.2 75.8% 153,221 SEK 1,470
Merit value year 9
Ydre
234.6
Aneby
225.6
Ödeshög
222.3
Tranås
215.9
Vadstena
206.8
Mjölby
206.7
Qualified teachers
Vadstena
94.3%
Boxholm
90.4%
Mjölby
80.4%
Tranås
77.5%
Ydre
66.2%
Ödeshög
62.1%
Aneby
61.4%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Tranås (2025).

Newly arrived received
1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
62%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↑ -40%
2020: -0.5 % 2025: -0.3 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +4.4%
2020: 6.8 % 2024: 7.1 %
Newly arrived ↑ +11.1%
2020: 0.9 2025: 1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Tranås (2025).

Municipal tax rate
22%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.8%
Tax base
245,947 SEK/capita
Annual result
1,206 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
1.5%
Solidity
55.2%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
3.8 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
6.1%
Assistance months (avg)
41.8
Net cost economic assistance
2,092 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,604 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
8,520 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Tranås.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
11.2%
Completed dwellings
0.9 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
99.8%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
98.1%
Rental
32.9%
Cooperative
9.6%
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Cars in traffic
8,567

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 22 % 2025: 22 %
Economic assistance ↓ -46.5%
2020: 7.1 2024: 3.8
Overcrowding ↓ -19.4%
2020: 13.9 % 2025: 11.2 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Tranås (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
10,356 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,130 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
124 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
1,077 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Tranås (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
7,439 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.3

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Tranås (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
5.6%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
44.6% of total
Sick leave <30 years
5.3%
Sick leave 30–49 years
5.9%
Sick leave >49 years
5.6%
Stress-related sick leave
0.4% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Tranås (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
17.9%
Number of pupils
540
Average pupil fee
1,398 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
636 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Tranås (2024).

Loans per capita
4.8 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4.2 per capita
Active borrowers
18.8%
Media allocation
549 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Tranås (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
2.9 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
17.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +4.1%
2020: 17.2 % 2024: 17.9 %
Reported crimes ↑ +9.6%
2020: 9,444.4 2025: 10,355.5
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +16.2%
2020: 7.4 % 2024: 8.6 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -6.5%
2020: 3.1 t 2023: 2.9 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +91.6%
2020: 51.2 % 2024: 98.1 %
Total sick leave ↓ -18.8%
2020: 6.9 % 2025: 5.6 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.4 % 2024: 0.4 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -12%
2020: 856 2024: 753
Cost adult edu./pupil → unchanged
2020: 89,495 SEK 2024: 89,753 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +8.4%
2020: 70.4 % 2024: 76.3 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -1.7%
2020: 76.1 % 2024: 74.8 %
Licence basic level ↑ +46.2%
2020: 68.4 % 2023: 100 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -43.6%
2020: 65.3 % 2024: 36.8 %
SFI pupils ↓ -2.2%
2020: 178 2024: 174
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2021: 100 % 2023: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 76.3%
2025 (latest) 73.4%
Forecast 2027 73.1% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 69.5%
National avg 73.3%

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 Tranås.

Cost per pupil
159,647 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
215.3 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.3 (national avg: 1.6)

Tranås 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 Tranås with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Tranås 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
Tranås you 215.3 73.4% 159,647 SEK 71.1% -5.0
Värnamo 223.7 70.3% 145,308 SEK 62.8% +2.8
Nässjö 214.4 65% 157,288 SEK 63.2% -3.0
Eksjö 217.9 65.4% 151,682 SEK 71.1% -10.0
Gislaved 208.3 66.5% 144,536 SEK 57.6% +0.8
Vaggeryd 200.4 72.7% 142,531 SEK 72.5% -16.0
Mullsjö 203.9 72.5% 138,158 SEK 54.7% -17.0
Gnosjö 222.8 64.2% 146,135 SEK 62.3% +18.0
Peer average 213.1 68.1% 146,520 SEK 63.5% -3.5

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
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Qualified teachers 2020–2025
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Cost/pupil 2020–2025
VärnamoNässjöEksjöGislavedVaggeryd
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
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Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Jönköpings län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Low-commuting municipality near a larger city

Benchmark vs SCB group B5

Tranås belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. Here is how Tranås compares to the 35 municipalities in the group.

Tranås vs SCB group B5 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Tranås Group median
Merit value 215.3 (median: 211.2)
74th
Qualified teachers 73.4 (median: 67)
79th
Students/teacher 11 (median: 11.1)
59th
Cost/pupil 159647.1 (median: 155418.6)
36th
Graduating 3 yrs 71.1 (median: 67.7)
73th
All subjects passed 65.6 (median: 65.2)
56th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for students/teacher
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Tranås belongs to SCB municipality group B5 — Low-commuting municipality near a larger city: municipality where less than 40% of the night-time population commutes to a larger city. 35 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Tranås 215.3 73.4% 159,647 SEK 71.1%
Askersund 203.2 67.6% 176,524 SEK 63.9%
Berg 203.9 61.2% 217,446 SEK 72%
Boden 214.7 63.7% 137,700 SEK 67.9%
Bräcke 220.2 72.8% 197,847 SEK 67.7%
Enköping 217.8 83.2% 133,166 SEK 68.2%
Finspång 214.6 67.2% 145,337 SEK 74.3%
Flen 219.3 56.4% 163,424 SEK 63.5%
Herrljunga 211 72.3% 151,340 SEK 58.6%

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

Common questions about schools in Tranås

How many schools are there in Tranås?
Tranås municipality has 35 active school units: 12 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 29 are municipal and 6 are independent. A total of 3,581 pupils attend schools in Tranås.
What are the merit values in Tranås?
The average year-9 merit value in Tranås is 215.9 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Junkaremålsskolan 7-9 with 228.4 points.
Which school in Tranås has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Holavedsgymnasiet RO3 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Tranås at 91.7%. The municipal average is 77.5%.
How much does a school place cost in Tranås?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Tranås is 159,647 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 153,175 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Tranås?
Student health services in Tranås cost 6,714 SEK per pupil (2025). 53.8% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 60.9%.

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

National comparison

See how Tranås municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Tranås place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Tranås

  1. ENEBACKENS LANTFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 483831 to ENEBACKENS LANTFÖRSKOLA

  2. LUKAS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 738830 to LUKAS FÖRSKOLA

  3. ENEBACKENS LANTFÖRSKOLA: Renamed from ENEBACKENS LANTFÖRSKOLA to Förskola 483831

  4. KUNGSHÖJDENS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from KUNGSPARKENS FÖRSKOLA to KUNGSHÖJDENS FÖRSKOLA

  5. LUKAS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from LUKAS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 738830

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