Preschool
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Schools in Vänersborg municipality
73 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 Vänersborg, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 29 compulsory school, 29 preschool, 19 after-school care (+6 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 Vänersborg
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
- 29
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 29
- Municipal
- 65
- Independent
- 7
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.
Vänersborg has 73 schools with a merit value of 211.5 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (near the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
73 schools6,731 pupils72.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Vänersborg
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Vänersborg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Vänersborg 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 Vänersborg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Vänersborg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 211.5) is 17 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 10 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 11% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Highest merit value: Fridaskolan, Vänersborg with 260.5 points.
Key metrics — Vänersborg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 73
- 65 municipal, 7 independent
- Total pupils
- 6,731
- 29 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 211.5
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 72.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.5
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Vänersborg municipality has 73 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 211.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (72.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is near 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↑ +0.5 %
Trend: 210.4 to 211.5, up2020: 210.4 p2025: 211.5 p
Merit values have increased by 1.1 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +3.3 %
Trend: 70.6 to 72.9, up2020: 70.6 %2025: 72.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +21.4 %
Trend: 123,835 to 150,321, up2020: 123,835 SEK2025: 150,321 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 26,486 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Vänersborg
- How many schools are there in Vänersborg?
- Vänersborg municipality has 73 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 29 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 29 offer preschool. 65 of the units are municipal and 7 are independent. A total of 6,731 pupils attend schools in Vänersborg.
- What are the merit values in Vänersborg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Vänersborg is 211.5 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Fridaskolan, Vänersborg with 260.5 points.
- Which school in Vänersborg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vänersnäs skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Vänersborg at 96.3%. The municipality value is 72.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Vänersborg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vänersborg is 150,321 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 148,138 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Vänersborg 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 VänersborgThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VänersborgThe 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 transport30.6% 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: 6,814 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 Vänersborg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 4/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 1/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Vänersborg
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 Vänersborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Vänersborg: 26 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Vänersnäs skola with Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
26 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Vänersborg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Vänersborg: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Fridagymnasiet, Vänersborg with Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Lowest: Nuntorpsgymnasiet with Skolkoll score 33 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Vänersborg ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Vänersborg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birger Sjöberggymnasiet 1 | Upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | 770 | 89.2% | Skolkoll score 49 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Birger Sjöberggymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | Kunskapsförbundet Väst | 120 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Blåsut skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 76.2% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brålanda skola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 90 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brålanda skola F-3 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 70 | 77.4% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dalboskolan | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 210 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Frändeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 170 | 75.4% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridagymnasiet, Vänersborg | Upper secondary school | Frida Utbildning AB | 220 | 67.8% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fridaskolan, Vänersborg | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Frida Utbildning AB | 510 | 67.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Granås skola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 130 | 70.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Granås skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holmängenskolan 3-6 | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 120 | 61.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holmängenskolan F-2 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 130 | 88% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariedalskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 190 | 80.7% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mariedalskolan Anpassad Grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Mariedalskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen | Adapted compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Mariedalskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 190 | 78.1% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mulltorp skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Nuntorpsgymnasiet | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | Naturbruk Väst AB | 80 | 54.3% | Skolkoll score 33 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Onsjöskolan 4-6 | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 130 | 82.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Onsjöskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 130 | 88.2% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öxnered skola 4-6 | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 89.1% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Öxnered skola F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 160 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rånnums skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Rösebo skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 10 | 83.9% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Silvertärnan Öster | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 170 | 58.1% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Silvertärnan Väster | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 190 | 70.6% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skerruds skola 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 20 | 54.4% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Skerruds skola F-3 | Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 20 | 80% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Tärnan 4-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 45.8% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tärnan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 120 | 52.5% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torpaskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen | Adapted compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Torpaskolan Norr | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 140 | 77.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Torpaskolan Söder | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | 220 | 81% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vänerparkens skola | Compulsory school | VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vänerskolan | After-school care, Preschool class, Special needs school | SPECIALPEDAGOGISKA SKOLMYNDIGHETEN | — | — | No score |
| Vänersnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vänersnäs skola AB | 30 | 96.3% | Skolkoll score 72 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VänersborgVänersborg has 29 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vänersborg you | — | 211.5In line with neighbour average | 72.9%Better than neighbour average | 150,321 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Trollhättan | 12.9 km | 227.3Better than neighbour average | 71.4%Better than neighbour average | 140,120 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Grästorp | 20.8 km | 218.3Better than neighbour average | 70.1%In line with neighbour average | 168,785 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Uddevalla | 24.9 km | 220.4Better than neighbour average | 72.9%Better than neighbour average | 143,370 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Färgelanda | 29.1 km | 200.5Worse than neighbour average | 65.6%Worse than neighbour average | 180,225 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Essunga | 31.9 km | 177.6Worse than neighbour average | 69.3%In line with neighbour average | 170,257 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lilla Edet | 32.5 km | 197.7Worse than neighbour average | 64.2%Worse than neighbour average | 138,063 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 207 | 68.9% | 156,804 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 Vänersborg 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 Vänersborg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Vänersborg
Mariedalskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mariedalskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Mulltorp skola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Mulltorp skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Rånnums skola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Rånnums skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Torpaskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Torpaskolan Anpassad Grundskola Ämnen: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Vänerparkens skola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vänerparkens skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-07-01
Torpaskolan Söder: Grades changed from 9 to 7, 8
Holmängenskolan 3-6: Renamed from Holmängenskolan 4-6 to Holmängenskolan 3-6
Holmängenskolan 3-6: Operating name changed from Holmängenskolan 4-6 to Holmängenskolan 3-6
Holmängenskolan 3-6: Grades changed from 4, 5, 6 to 3, 4, 5, 6
Holmängenskolan F-2: Renamed from Holmängenskolan F-3 to Holmängenskolan F-2
Holmängenskolan F-2: Operating name changed from Holmängenskolan F-3 to Holmängenskolan F-2
Holmängenskolan F-2: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2
Torpaskolan Söder: Grades changed from 7, 8 to 9
Torpaskolan Söder: Grades changed from 7, 8 to 9
Fridagymnasiet, Vänersborg: Operating name changed from Fridaskolorna AB to Fridagymnasiet i Vänersborg
Fridaskolan, Vänersborg: Operating name changed from Fridaskolorna AB to Fridaskolan i Vänersborg
Silvertärnan Väster: Grades changed from 7, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Silvertärnan Öster: Grades changed from 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Torpaskolan Söder: Grades changed from 7, 9 to 7, 8
Silvertärnan Väster: Grades changed from 7 to 7, 9
Holmängenskolan 3-6: Address changed from Östra vägen 11, 46232 Vänersborg to Östra vägen 11 A, 46232 Vänersborg
Holmängenskolan F-2: Address changed from Östra vägen 11, 46232 Vänersborg to Östra vägen 11 A, 46232 Vänersborg
Silvertärnan Väster: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 7
Silvertärnan Öster: Grades changed from 7, 8, 9 to 8, 9
Holmängenskolan 3-6: Renamed from Norra skolan 4-6 to Holmängenskolan 4-6
… and 154 older events.
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