Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
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Schools in Varberg municipality
94 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 Varberg, Halland County. The three most common school forms: 58 preschool, 26 compulsory school, 25 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 Varberg
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
- 26
- Upper secondary
- 6
- Preschools
- 58
- Municipal
- 73
- Independent
- 20
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.
Varberg has 94 schools with a merit value of 222.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 76.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
94 schools8,067 pupils76.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Growing municipality (+0.6%)
Apply for a place in Varberg
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Varberg.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Varberg 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 Varberg e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Varberg
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 222.7) is 5.8 points below the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average 5.1 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 76.9%) is 3.6 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2.6 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 8% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Varberg municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 94
- 73 municipal, 20 independent
- Total pupils
- 8,067
- 26 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 222.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 76.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Varberg municipality has 94 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 222.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (76.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -2.0 %
Trend: 227.2 to 222.7, down2020: 227.2 p2025: 222.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.5 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -3.3 %
Trend: 79.5 to 76.9, down2020: 79.5 %2025: 76.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2.6 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.5 %
Trend: 115,172 to 132,984, up2020: 115,172 SEK2025: 132,984 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 17,812 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Varberg
- How many schools are there in Varberg?
- Varberg municipality has 94 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 26 of the units offer compulsory education, 6 offer upper-secondary education and 58 offer preschool. 73 of the units are municipal and 20 are independent. A total of 8,067 pupils attend schools in Varberg.
- What are the merit values in Varberg?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Varberg is 222.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Kunskapsskolan Varberg with 239.5 points.
- Which school in Varberg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Munkagårdsgymnasiet has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Varberg at 95.1%. The municipality value is 76.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Varberg?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Varberg is 132,984 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 129,951 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Varberg 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 VarbergThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VarbergThe 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 transport19.1% 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: 5,250 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 Varberg compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 3/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 3/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Varberg
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 Varberg
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Varberg: 15 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Spannarps skola F-3 och fritidshem with Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Municipal average 54, neutral midpoint 50.
15 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Varberg
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Varberg: 6 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: PS Enhet 2 with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Lowest: Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1 with Skolkoll score 37 out of 100.
6 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Varberg ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Varberg
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almers skola 4-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 300 | 77.2% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ankarskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Björkedalsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 10 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Bläshammar skola F-6 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 310 | 76.5% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Bockstensskolan F-5 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Bosgårdsskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Buaskolan F-6 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 160 | 75.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Deromeskolan F-3 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 90 | 69.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Furubergsskolan F-5 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 270 | 94.8% | Skolkoll score 63 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Göthriks skola F-6 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 150 | 80.3% | Skolkoll score 54 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hagaskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Håstens anpassade grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Håstensskolan 6-9 | Compulsory school | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Kung Karl skola F-6 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 70 | 75.2% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Varberg | Compulsory school | Magnora Aktiebolag | 320 | 70.1% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Lindbergs skola F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Mariedalsskolan F-3 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 210 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Munkagårdsgymnasiet | Upper secondary school | REGION HALLAND | 330 | 95.1% | Skolkoll score 64 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Nyhemsskolan-Varbergs Kristna Skola, ekonomisk förening | 150 | 67.6% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Påskbergsskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| PS Enhet 1 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 610 | 80.6% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| PS Enhet 2 | Upper secondary school | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 1,420 | 93.8% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Rolfstorps skola F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Sibbarps skola F-6 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 60 | 75.3% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Skällinge skola F-3 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 40 | 72% | Skolkoll score 53 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Spannarps skola F-3 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | 30 | 91.1% | Skolkoll score 68 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sveriges Ridgymnasium Varberg | Upper secondary school | Ekberg, Lund & Partners Aktiebolag | 100 | 62.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Trönninge skola F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 110 | 68.3% | Skolkoll score 37 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 2 | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 50 | 68.3% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Varbergs Montessoriskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Varbergs Montessoriskola Ekonomisk förening | 50 | 52.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Väröbackaskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vidhögeskolan F-9 och fritidshem | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VARBERGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in VarbergVarberg has 58 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varberg you | — | 222.7In line with neighbour average | 76.9%Better than neighbour average | 132,984 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Falkenberg | 25.5 km | 220.1In line with neighbour average | 73.3%In line with neighbour average | 138,270 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Kungsbacka | 39.6 km | 236.3Better than neighbour average | 77.7%Better than neighbour average | 134,283 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Mark | 44.6 km | 207Worse than neighbour average | 71.1%In line with neighbour average | 160,232 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hylte | 57.8 km | 199Worse than neighbour average | 60.4%Worse than neighbour average | 183,521 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Mölndal | 58.4 km | 239.2Better than neighbour average | 82.4%Better than neighbour average | 135,724 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Halmstad | 58.7 km | 222.5In line with neighbour average | 74.7%In line with neighbour average | 137,744 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 220.7 | 73.3% | 148,296 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 Varberg 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 Varberg municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Varberg
Ankarskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Ankarskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Bockstensskolan F-5 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bockstensskolan F-5 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Bosgårdsskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Bosgårdsskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Hagaskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Hagaskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Håstens anpassade grundskola: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Håstens anpassade grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Håstensskolan 6-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Håstensskolan 6-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Lindbergs skola F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Lindbergs skola F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Påskbergsskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Påskbergsskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Rolfstorps skola F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Rolfstorps skola F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Trönninge skola F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Trönninge skola F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Vidhögeskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Vidhögeskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Väröbackaskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Väröbackaskolan F-9 och fritidshem: Start date changed from not_registered to 2026-08-01
Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1: Contact details changed from changed to changed
BARNABRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HUNNESTADS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
RINGVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
SIERS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BARNABRO FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
… and 157 older events.
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Halland CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Varberg.Merit value year 9Compare Varberg 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.Best compulsory schoolsTop compulsory schools ranked by Skolkoll score.Sweden's best compulsory schoolsThe national top 100 by Skolkoll score.Independent vs municipalCompare schools by provider type.Upper secondary schoolsAll upper secondary schools in the municipality.Best upper secondary schoolsTop upper secondary schools ranked by Skolkoll score.PreschoolsAll preschools in the municipality.Best preschoolsTop preschools ranked by staffing density.FalkenbergCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HalmstadCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HylteCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.KungsbackaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.LaholmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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