Preschool
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Schools in Trollhättan municipality
96 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 Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 45 preschool, 32 compulsory school, 24 after-school care (+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 Trollhättan
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
- 32
- Upper secondary
- 9
- Preschools
- 45
- Municipal
- 81
- Independent
- 15
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.
Trollhättan has 96 schools with a merit value of 227.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
96 schools11,438 pupils71.4% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Trollhättan 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 Trollhättan e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Trollhättan
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.4%) is 1.9 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average +4 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +4.2 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 14% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Fridaskolan, Trollhättan with 254.4 points.
Key metrics — Trollhättan municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 96
- 81 municipal, 15 independent
- Total pupils
- 11,438
- 32 compulsory, 9 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 227.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.4%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Trollhättan municipality has 96 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 227.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.4%, 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↑ +0.8 %
Trend: 225.4 to 227.3, up2020: 225.4 p2025: 227.3 p
Merit values have increased by 1.9 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.3 %
Trend: 67.2 to 71.4, up2020: 67.2 %2025: 71.4 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 4.2 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +20.3 %
Trend: 116,438 to 140,120, up2020: 116,438 SEK2025: 140,120 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 23,683 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Trollhättan
- How many schools are there in Trollhättan?
- Trollhättan municipality has 96 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 32 of the units offer compulsory education, 9 offer upper-secondary education and 45 offer preschool. 81 of the units are municipal and 15 are independent. A total of 11,438 pupils attend schools in Trollhättan.
- What are the merit values in Trollhättan?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Trollhättan is 227.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fridaskolan, Trollhättan with 254.4 points.
- Which school in Trollhättan has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Nils Ericsonsgymnasiet 1 has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Trollhättan at 91.4%. The municipality value is 71.4% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Trollhättan?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Trollhättan is 140,120 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 142,725 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Trollhättan 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 TrollhättanThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in TrollhättanThe 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 transport35.9% 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: 6,009 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 Trollhättan compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 4/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Trollhättan
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 Trollhättan
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Trollhättan: 31 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nya Skolan Egna Hem with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 50, neutral midpoint 50.
31 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Trollhättan
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Trollhättan: 8 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Nils Ericsonsgymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Municipal average 44, neutral midpoint 50.
8 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Trollhättan ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Trollhättan
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åsaka skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 100 | 81.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björndalsskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 130 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalkjusans skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 110 | 78% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Trollhättan 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 180 | 82.1% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Drottning Blankas Gymnasieskola Trollhättan 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 150 | 59.4% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Folkuniversitetets gymnasium i Trollhättan | Upper secondary school | FOLKUNIVERSITETET STIFTELSEN KURSVERKSAMHETEN VID GÖTEBORGS UNIVERSITET | 310 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridaskolan, Trollhättan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Frida Utbildning AB | 540 | 71.5% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hälltorpskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 70 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hjortmosseskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 280 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kronan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 150 | 83.7% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| LBS Kreativa Gymnasiet Trollhättan | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 150 | 50.8% | Skolkoll score 34 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lextorpsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 180 | 59% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lyrfågelskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 290 | 83.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lyrfågelskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 410 | 55% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lyrfågelskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 270 | 83.6% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magnus Åbergsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | 870 | 82.7% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Magnus Åbergsgymnasiet 2 | Adapted upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | — | — | No score |
| Montessoriskolan Trilobiten | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS MONTESSORISKOLA AKTIEBOLAG | 80 | 65.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nils Ericsonsgymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | 710 | 91.4% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nils Ericsonsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | 140 | 44.2% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordic International School Trollhättan | Compulsory school | Watma Group AB | 150 | — | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Skolan Egna Hem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5566127600 | 30 | 85.1% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nya Skolan, Trollhättan, Pettersberg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | 5566127600 | 250 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Paradisskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 400 | — | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Realgymnasiet Trollhättan | Upper secondary school | Gen Futura AB | 90 | 58.8% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjukhusskolan | Compulsory school, Upper secondary school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sjuntorpskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 320 | 73% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sjuntorpskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 130 | 86.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skoftebyskolan 2-6 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 250 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skoftebyskolan F-1 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 50 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skogshöjdens skola 4-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 280 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Slättbergsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 170 | 54.6% | Skolkoll score 42 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stavreskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 210 | 79.1% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Stavreskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 200 | 75.4% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömslundsskolan F-3 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 150 | 64.7% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömslundsskolan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 210 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Strömslundsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 210 | 83.4% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sylteskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 320 | 61.1% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sylteskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 220 | 68.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trollhättans anpassade grundskola 1-6 | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Trollhättans anpassade grundskola 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Upphärads skola F-5 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 60 | 82.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Velanda skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | TROLLHÄTTANS KOMMUN | 130 | 74.8% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in TrollhättanTrollhättan has 45 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trollhättan you | — | 227.3Better than neighbour average | 71.4%In line with neighbour average | 140,120 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vänersborg | 12.9 km | 211.5In line with neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 150,321 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Lilla Edet | 19.9 km | 197.7Worse than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 138,063 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Grästorp | 23.2 km | 218.3Better than neighbour average | 70.1%In line with neighbour average | 168,785 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Uddevalla | 23.7 km | 220.4Better than neighbour average | 72.9%In line with neighbour average | 143,370 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Essunga | 27.4 km | 177.6Worse than neighbour average | 69.3%Worse than neighbour average | 170,257 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Stenungsund | 35.7 km | 224.3Better than neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 154,227 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.3 | 71.7% | 154,171 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 Trollhättan 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.Safety and study environmentSchool Inspectorate survey results for safety and study peace.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 Trollhättan municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Trollhättan
Sjukhusskolan: Address changed from Lärketorpsvägen 4, NÄL, 46185 Trollhättan to Lärketorpsvägen 20, NÄL, 46173 Trollhättan
Upphärads skola F-5: Address changed from Sjuntorpsvägen 14, 46179 Upphärad to Sjuntorpsvägen 14, 46021 Upphärad
Hjortmosseskolan F-6: Renamed from Hjortmosseskolan F-5 to Hjortmosseskolan F-6
Hjortmosseskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Hjortmosseskolan F-6: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Slättbergsskolan 7-9: School types changed from GR, GRAN to GR
Stavreskolan 4-9: Renamed from Stavreskolan 6-9 to Stavreskolan 4-9
Stavreskolan 4-9: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Stavreskolan F-3: Renamed from Stavreskolan F-5 to Stavreskolan F-3
Stavreskolan F-3: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
Stavreskolan F-3: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3
Sylteskolan 7-9: School types changed from GR, GRAN to GR
Sylteskolan F-6: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR
KOMETENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NYCKELPIGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
VÄSTANVINDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
KOMETENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
MÄTBANDETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NYCKELPIGANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SIMSNÄPPANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKINNEMO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SKOGSLYCKANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLSTRÅLENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SOLURETS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SPILTANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STOMMENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STORKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
STÄMPORTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SÄDESÄRLANS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 357 older events.
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