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Schools in Vallentuna municipality
46 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 Vallentuna, Stockholm County. The three most common school forms: 28 preschool, 13 compulsory school, 12 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 Vallentuna
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
- 13
- Upper secondary
- 1
- Preschools
- 28
- Municipal
- 19
- Independent
- 27
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.
Vallentuna has 46 schools with a merit value of 238.6 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 71.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
46 schools6,280 pupils71.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.7%)
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Compulsory school
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Vallentuna
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 238.6) is 10.1 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +6 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 71.9%) is 1.4 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +3.8 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Vallentuna municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 46
- 19 municipal, 27 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,280
- 13 compulsory, 1 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 238.6
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 71.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.8
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Vallentuna municipality has 46 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 238.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (71.9%, 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→ unchanged
Trend: 237.6 to 238.6, stable2020: 237.6 p2025: 238.6 p
Merit values have remained stable since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +5.6 %
Trend: 68.1 to 71.9, up2020: 68.1 %2025: 71.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 3.8 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +10.2 %
Trend: 112,309 to 123,817, up2020: 112,309 SEK2025: 123,817 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 11,508 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Vallentuna
- How many schools are there in Vallentuna?
- Vallentuna municipality has 46 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 13 of the units offer compulsory education, 1 offers upper-secondary education and 28 offer preschool. 19 of the units are municipal and 27 are independent. A total of 6,280 pupils attend schools in Vallentuna.
- What are the merit values in Vallentuna?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Vallentuna is 238.6 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Lovisedalsskolan with 266.5 points.
- Which school in Vallentuna has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Kårsta skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Vallentuna at 91.3%. The municipality value is 71.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Vallentuna?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vallentuna is 123,817 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 131,921 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Vallentuna organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality follows Skolverket's general guidance on school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
Skolverket: Choosing a schoolThe 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 transport19.3% 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: 3,488 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 Vallentuna compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 5/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 2/7
Skolkoll score in Vallentuna
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 Vallentuna
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Vallentuna: 13 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Bällstabergsskolan with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 52, neutral midpoint 50.
13 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Vallentuna
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Vallentuna: 1 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vallentuna gymnasium with Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Lowest: Vallentuna gymnasium with Skolkoll score 37 out of 100.
1 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
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Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Vallentuna
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aktiviaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | 5567812069 | 30 | 70.3% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Aktiviaskolan Enhet Eken | Compulsory school | 5567812069 | 50 | 68.9% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bällstabergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 400 | 86.8% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gustav Vasaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 180 | 57.3% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 770 | 76% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| IKASUS | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | Frösunda Omsorg Utbildning AB | — | — | No score |
| IKASUS gy | Adapted upper secondary school | Frösunda Omsorg Utbildning AB | — | — | No score |
| Karbyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 170 | 60.5% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Karlslundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 440 | 61.3% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kårsta skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 60 | 91.3% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lovisedalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 680 | 72.5% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Olympiaskolan | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Open leisure-time activities | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Rosendalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 710 | 73.7% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallentuna Friskola | Compulsory school | DeMina Holding AB | 250 | 73.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallentuna gymnasium | Upper secondary school | VALLENTUNA KOMMUN | 500 | 78.4% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vallentuna internationella montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | DeMina Holding AB | 50 | 29.6% | Skolkoll score 39 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vittra Vallentuna | After-school care, Compulsory school, Open leisure-time activities, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 450 | 73.2% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VallentunaVallentuna has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallentuna you | — | 238.6Worse than neighbour average | 71.9%In line with neighbour average | 123,817 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Täby | 9.7 km | 260.3Better than neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 123,225 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Upplands Väsby | 10.4 km | 243.6In line with neighbour average | 71.2%In line with neighbour average | 141,118 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Sollentuna | 13.8 km | 258.7Better than neighbour average | 75.7%Better than neighbour average | 140,494 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Österåker | 14.2 km | 224.2Worse than neighbour average | 73.2%In line with neighbour average | 127,624 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Danderyd | 15.4 km | 278.9Better than neighbour average | 81.5%Better than neighbour average | 135,411 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sigtuna | 18.6 km | 225.8Worse than neighbour average | 61.7%Worse than neighbour average | 145,023 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 248.6 | 73% | 135,482 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 Vallentuna 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Vallentuna municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Vallentuna
Vallentuna gymnasium: Address changed from Gymnasievägen 4, 18636 Vallentuna to Gymnasievägen 4D, 18636 Vallentuna
NORRGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
NORRGÅRDEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
IKASUS: Register field changed from false to true
IKASUS gy: Register field changed from false to true
NORRGÅRDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
NORRGÅRDEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
IKASUS: New organiser: Frösunda Omsorg Utbildning AB (previously: Frösunda Omsorg AB)
IKASUS gy: New organiser: Frösunda Omsorg Utbildning AB (previously: Frösunda Omsorg AB)
Olympiaskolan: School types changed from FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH to FTH, GRAN, OPPFTH
Olympiaskolan: Register field changed from false to unknown
IKASUS: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ikasus friskola
IKASUS gy: Operating name changed from unknown name to Ikasus friskola
Vallentuna Friskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vallentuna Friskola
Vittra Vallentuna: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vittra Vallentuna
Aktiviaskolan Enhet Eken: Operating name changed from unknown name to Aktiviaskolan Hus 6
Aktiviaskolan Enhet Eken: Address changed from Fornminnesvägen 42, 18632 Vallentuna to Hjälmstavägen 6, 18641 Vallentuna
Vallentuna internationella montessoriskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Vallentuna Internationella Montessoriskola
Olympiaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH to FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH
Vallentuna Friskola: Address changed from Tellusvägen 40, 18636 Vallentuna to Lars Hårds väg 20B, 18641 Vallentuna
Vallentuna internationella montessoriskola: Address changed from Hjälmstavägen 5B, 18641 Vallentuna to Lars Hårds väg 20A, 18641 Vallentuna
Olympiaskolan: School types changed from FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN to FKLASS, FTH, GR, GRAN, OPPFTH
Vallentuna internationella montessoriskola: New organiser: Montessori Förskolor och Skolor i Sverige AB (previously: Vims AB)
Karbyskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Karlslundsskolan: Address changed from Hjälmstavägen 5A, 18621 VALLENTUNA to Hjälmstavägen 5A, 18641 Vallentuna
Modersmålsunderv: Address changed from Gärdesvägen 13, 18631 VALLENTUNA to Gymnasievägen 4, 18636 Vallentuna
Karlslundsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Karlslundsskolan
Karlslundsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Karlslundsskolan: Start date changed from not_registered to 2020-07-01
Hagaskolan: Address changed from Lingsbergsvägen 14, 18646 VALLENTUNA to Lingsbergsvägen 14, 18643 Vallentuna
… and 50 older events.
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