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Schools in Varberg municipality

102 active school units in Varberg, Hallands län. The three most common school forms: 54 preschool, 37 compulsory school, 26 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

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

Varberg has 102 schools with an average merit value of 225.1, which is near the national average. Teacher qualification: 75.5% (above the national average of 73.3%).

102 schools 13,077 pupils 75.5% qualified teachers Growing municipality (+0.6%)

Summary — Varberg

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Varberg municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

102 Active schools 82 municipal, 20 independent
13,077 Total pupils 37 compulsory, 6 upper secondary
225.1 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 13 schools (national avg: 228.5)
75.5% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
132,984 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2025 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.5 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.7 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.6)

Varberg municipality has 102 schools with an average merit value of 225.1 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Varberg outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Varberg compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
4/7 Merit value
4/7 Qual. teachers
3/7 Cost/pupil

All 102 schools in Varberg

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Almers skola 4-9 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 300 77.2%
Ankarskolan 4-9 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 370 95.2%
Ankarskolan F-3 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 160 92.6%
ÅSKLOSTERS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 37 85.5%
BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Föräldrakooperativet Bikupan I Skällinge, Ek För 30 49%
Björkedalsskolan After-school care, Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 10 55.4%
BJÖRNLIGANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 40 84.8%
Bläshammar skola F-6 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 310 76.5%
BLÄSHAMMARS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 71 50.3%
Bockstensskolan 3-5 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 130 70%
Bockstensskolan F-2 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 120 60.8%
BOLMENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 223 90.6%
Bosgårdsskolan 4-9 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 360 69.3%
Bosgårdsskolan F-3 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 160 78.1%
BREAREDS FÖRSKOLA PERSONAKOOPEATIVKOOPERATI Preschool Breareds Förskola, Personalkooperativ Ekonomisk Förening 78 41.6%
BRUNNSBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 35 42.3%
BUA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 61 67.3%
Buaskolan F-6 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 160 75.4%
BUMERANGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 105 63.7%
DEROME FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 53 51.2%
Deromeskolan F-3 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 90 69.1%
EKEBO FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 23 25%
Enhet flerspråkighet Varbergs kommun — —
FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Förskolan Kompassen, Ekonomisk Förening 41 64.2%
FRODES FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 35 63.8%
FRÖETS FÖRSKOLA VARBERG EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Fröets Förskola Varberg Ekonomisk Förening 16 —
Furubergsskolan F-5 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 270 94.8%
FYRENS FÖRSKOLA HAVSBRIS AB Preschool Havsbris AB 63 44.3%
GÖTHRIKS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 80 41.5%
Göthriks skola F-6 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 150 80.3%
Hagaskolan 4-9 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 260 60%
Hagaskolan F-3 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 150 62%
HAJVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 43 79%
Håstens anpassade grundskola enhet 1 och fritidshem Adapted compulsory school, After-school care Varbergs kommun — —
Håstens anpassade grundskola enhet 2 Adapted compulsory school Varbergs kommun — —
HÅSTENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 116 53.1%
Håstensskolan 6 och 7 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 220 69.9%
Håstensskolan 8 och 9 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 210 71.6%
KARLBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 43 49.9%
KLAPPERSTENENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 138 69.9%
KNARRÅSENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 36 98.7%
KULLERBYTTANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Kullerbyttans Förskola - Personalkooperativ I Varberg, Ek För 52 64.2%
Kung Karl skola F-6 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 70 75.2%
KUNG KARLS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 43 46.5%
Kunskapsskolan Varberg Compulsory school Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag 320 70.1%
LERJANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Förskolan Lerjan Ekonomisk Förening 57 49.7%
LIMABACKA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 51 41.3%
LINDBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Varbergs kommun 86 69.4%
Lindbergs skola 4-9 Compulsory school Varbergs kommun 290 78.1%
Lindbergs skola F-3 och fritidshem After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Varbergs kommun 110 88.5%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

222.7 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
76.9% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
132,984 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
75.1% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Varberg (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
222.7 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 218.5)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
219.9 / 241.1
Passing all subjects year 9
75.1%
Passing mathematics
88.5%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
71.8%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
57.9%
Parents with post-secondary education
68.7%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
76.9% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 73.5 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
77.6% / 67.1%
Pupils per teacher
11.8

Source: Kolada.

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

Staff stability

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

Qualified teachers (2025)
76.9% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↓ Declining (-2.6 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 75.6% (linear extrapolation, -0.4 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

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

Compulsory school pupils
7,225
Municipal / independent share
91.7% / 8.3%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

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

Cost per pupil (total)
132,984 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 144,778.8 SEK)
Municipal school cost
129,951 SEK/pupil
Teaching
74,784 SEK/pupil
Premises
20,416 SEK/pupil
Student health
5,250 SEK/pupil
School meals
10,019 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,074 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Varberg.

Student health (compulsory)
5,250 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
3,160 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
63.2%
Easy to access help, year 8
44%
Safety at school
74.4%
Study environment (studiero)
39.8%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Varberg (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
19.1%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
8.3%
Swedish as a second language
6.4%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
88.2%
Passed SvA, year 9
67.8%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2%

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.

-5.1 Average residual (merit value) for 13 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -8.2 2024/25: -5.1
School Actual Model Residual
Hagaskolan 4-9 232 209 +23.0
Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk 264 254 +10.0
Ankarskolan 4-9 247 245 +2.0
Lindbergs skola 4-9 228 228 0.0
Håstensskolan 8 och 9 225 226 -1.0
Trönninge skola 4-9 240 242 -2.0
Kunskapsskolan Varberg 236 240 -3.0
Påskbergsskolan 4-9 233 240 -7.0
Rolfstorps skola 4-9 212 219 -7.0
Bosgårdsskolan 4-9 211 226 -15.0
Vidhögeskolan 4-9 203 218 -15.0
Väröbackaskolan 4-9 203 224 -21.0
Almers skola 4-9 och fritidshem 191 221 -30.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 10 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk Nyhemsskolan-Varbergs Kristna Skola, ekonomisk förening 263.8 +10.0 67.6% 150
Ankarskolan 4-9 Varbergs kommun 247.2 +2.0 95.2% 370
Trönninge skola 4-9 Varbergs kommun 240.1 -2.0 88.1% 520
Kunskapsskolan Varberg Kunskapsskolan i Sverige Aktiebolag 236.4 -3.0 70.1% 320
Påskbergsskolan 4-9 Varbergs kommun 233 -7.0 79.9% 370
Hagaskolan 4-9 Varbergs kommun 231.9 +23.0 60% 260
Lindbergs skola 4-9 Varbergs kommun 228.1 0.0 78.1% 290
Håstensskolan 8 och 9 Varbergs kommun 225.1 -1.0 71.6% 210
Rolfstorps skola 4-9 Varbergs kommun 212.5 -7.0 74.7% 230
Bosgårdsskolan 4-9 Varbergs kommun 211 -15.0 69.3% 360

School ranking — Varberg

All 13 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk 263.8 +10.0 67.6% 150
Ankarskolan 4-9 247.2 +2.0 95.2% 370
Trönninge skola 4-9 240.1 -2.0 88.1% 520
Kunskapsskolan Varberg 236.4 -3.0 70.1% 320
Påskbergsskolan 4-9 233 -7.0 79.9% 370
Hagaskolan 4-9 231.9 +23.0 60% 260
Lindbergs skola 4-9 228.1 0.0 78.1% 290
Håstensskolan 8 och 9 225.1 -1.0 71.6% 210
Rolfstorps skola 4-9 212.5 -7.0 74.7% 230
Bosgårdsskolan 4-9 211 -15.0 69.3% 360
Vidhögeskolan 4-9 203.3 -15.0 77.1% 380
Väröbackaskolan 4-9 202.9 -21.0 69% 270
Almers skola 4-9 och fritidshem 190.9 -30.0 77.2% 300

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

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

Number of pupils
81
Share of compulsory school pupils
1%
Cost per pupil
594,446 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
4.3

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -2%
2020: 227.2 p 2025: 222.7 p
Qualified teachers ↓ -3.3%
2020: 79.5 % 2025: 76.9 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +15.5%
2020: 115,172 SEK 2025: 132,984 SEK
Number of pupils ↑ +3.5%
2020: 6,981 2025: 7,225
Independent share ↓ -3.5%
2020: 8.6 % 2025: 8.3 %
Pupils per teacher ↓ -0.8%
2020: 11.9 2025: 11.8
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +32.7%
2020: 3,957 SEK 2025: 5,250 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +18.1%
2023: 53.5 % 2025: 63.2 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -15.5%
2023: 52.1 % 2025: 44 %
Safety ↓ -3.9%
2023: 77.4 % 2025: 74.4 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Varberg

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Varberg, based on 43 schools with survey data.

76.6% Safety (national: 78.3%)
56.3% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

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

5.8 2023 5.7 2025
Stable (-0.1 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

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

▲ Highest safety

#1 Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk 85% yr 8 #2 PS Enhet 1 82% US yr 2 #3 PS Enhet 2 82% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#43 Kunskapsskolan Varberg 75% yr 8 #42 Väröbackaskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76% yr 8 #41 Väröbackaskolan 4-9 76% yr 8

Safety per school in Varberg

Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk 85 PS Enhet 1 82 PS Enhet 2 82 Munkagårdsgymnasiet 79 Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1 78 Sveriges Ridgymnasium Varberg 77 Almers skola 4-9 och fritidshem 76 Ankarskolan 4-9 76 Ankarskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Björkedalsskolan 76 Bläshammar skola F-6 och fritidshem 76 Bockstensskolan 3-5 och fritidshem 76 Bockstensskolan F-2 och fritidshem 76 Bosgårdsskolan 4-9 76 Bosgårdsskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Buaskolan F-6 och fritidshem 76 Deromeskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Furubergsskolan F-5 och fritidshem 76 Göthriks skola F-6 och fritidshem 76 Hagaskolan 4-9 76 Hagaskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Håstens anpassade grundskola enhet 1 och fritidshem 76 Håstens anpassade grundskola enhet 2 76 Håstensskolan 6 och 7 76 Håstensskolan 8 och 9 76 Kung Karl skola F-6 och fritidshem 76 Lindbergs skola 4-9 76 Lindbergs skola F-3 och fritidshem 76 Mariedalsskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Påskbergsskolan 4-9 76 Påskbergsskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Rolfstorps skola 4-9 76 Rolfstorps skola F-3 och fritidshem 76 Sibbarps skola F-6 och fritidshem 76 Skällinge skola F-3 och fritidshem 76 Spannarps skola F-3 och fritidshem 76 Trönninge skola 4-9 76 Trönninge skola F-3 och fritidshem 76 Vidhögeskolan 4-9 76 Vidhögeskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Väröbackaskolan 4-9 76 Väröbackaskolan F-3 och fritidshem 76 Kunskapsskolan Varberg 75

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 Varberg (2025).

Upper-secondary pupils
2,406
Graduating within 3 years
74.5% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
58% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
87.6% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
141,197 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.5 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
11.2
Municipal upper-secondary cost
130,621 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
8,712 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
3.8%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
16%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
81.2%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2025).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +21.3%
2020: 116,360 SEK 2025: 141,197 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs → unchanged
2020: 74.5 % 2025: 74.5 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +4.4%
2020: 83.9 % 2025: 87.6 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +22.6%
2020: 2,578 SEK 2024: 3,160 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -5.8%
2020: 61.6 % 2025: 58 %

University connection

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

University eligibility (all)
58% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
87.9% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
28.2% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
74.5% (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 Varberg (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
2,396
Ages 16–18 (2030)
2,524 (+5.3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
8,159
Ages 6–15 (2030)
8,028 (-1.6%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
3,617
Total school age (2035)
13,464

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 Varberg (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
1,869
Cost per FTE student
58,556 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
78.9%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
74.9%
Teacher licence, basic level
99.2%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
100%
Net cost basic adult edu.
47 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
268 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Varberg (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
305
Cost per FTE student
95 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
97.2%
Teachers with licence
43.8%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Varberg

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

Enrolled children
3,227
Preschool units
54 (40 municipal, 14 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
89.3% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
15.1 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
12.5 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.7 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
60.7% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
60.3% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

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

Cost per child
46,555 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
3,308
Children per FTE
21.7 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
45.5% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
59.1% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
87.8% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

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

Children in pedagogical care
11
Share of children 1–5
0.3%
Cost per enrolled child
151,044 SEK/year

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Varberg (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2025).

After-school SEK/child ↑ +24.2%
2020: 37,489 SEK 2025: 46,555 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +7.7%
2020: 54.9 % 2025: 59.1 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

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

Mental health issues, children/youth
9.8%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Varberg (2024).

Initiated child investigations
22.7 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
8.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,410 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 Varberg (2025).

Total population
69,460
Population change
0.6%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
3,629
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
7,328
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
2,423
Higher education 25–64
27.5%
Foreign-born 20–64
16%
16–24 not in work/education
5.1%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Varberg (2024).

Single without children
38%
Single with children
5.1%
Couple without children
28.5%
Couple with children
22%
Other households
6.4%
Total number of households
32,039

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
Varberg you — 225.1 75.5% 132,984 SEK 13,077
Falkenberg 25 km 218 72.7% 130,948 SEK 8,195
Kungsbacka 39.6 km 243.1 77.4% 131,979 SEK 17,779
Mark 52 km 206.2 73.7% 160,232 SEK 6,554
Hylte 57.7 km 216.2 55.6% 182,283 SEK 1,631
Halmstad 58 km 227.8 79.1% 137,744 SEK 18,332
Mölndal 58.4 km 239.7 81.4% 133,458 SEK 11,689
Neighbour avg. 225.2 73.3% 146,107 SEK 10,697
Merit value year 9
Kungsbacka
243.1
Mölndal
239.7
Halmstad
227.8
Varberg
225.1
Falkenberg
218
Hylte
216.2
Mark
206.2
Qualified teachers
Mölndal
81.4%
Halmstad
79.1%
Kungsbacka
77.4%
Varberg
75.5%
Mark
73.7%
Falkenberg
72.7%
Hylte
55.6%

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

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Varberg (2025).

Newly arrived received
1 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
16 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
73.5%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ -50%
2020: 1.2 % 2025: 0.6 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +4.1%
2020: 4.9 % 2024: 5.1 %
Newly arrived ↓ -16.7%
2020: 1.2 2025: 1

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Varberg (2025).

Municipal tax rate
20.3%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
31.7%
Tax base
273,333 SEK/capita
Annual result
-386 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
-0.6%
Solidity
27%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

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

Assistance households
1.7 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
3.4%
Assistance months (avg)
39.5
Net cost economic assistance
809 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

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

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,074 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
8,712 SEK/pupil

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

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Varberg.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
8.1%
Completed dwellings
5.7 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
99.3%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
95.5%
Rental
27%
Cooperative
11%
Owner-occupied
59.5%
Cars in traffic
34,870

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 20.3 % 2025: 20.3 %
Economic assistance ↓ -15%
2020: 2 2024: 1.7
Overcrowding ↓ -17.3%
2020: 9.8 % 2025: 8.1 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

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

Reported crimes (total)
7,909 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
696 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
92 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
576 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Varberg (2025).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
5,878 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
0.9

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

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

Total sick leave
7.1%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
37.2% of total
Sick leave <30 years
7.5%
Sick leave 30–49 years
6.2%
Sick leave >49 years
7.9%
Stress-related sick leave
0.5% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

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

Share of pupils 6–19
11.8%
Number of pupils
1,330
Average pupil fee
1,848 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
371 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Varberg (2024).

Loans per capita
5.7 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
4 per capita
Active borrowers
21.7%
Media allocation
601 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Varberg (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
4.5 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
32.7%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↑ +1.7%
2020: 11.6 % 2024: 11.8 %
Reported crimes ↑ +6.9%
2020: 7,398.6 2025: 7,908.8
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +25.6%
2020: 7.8 % 2024: 9.8 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -4.3%
2020: 4.7 t 2023: 4.5 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +4.5%
2020: 91.4 % 2024: 95.5 %
Total sick leave ↓ -13.4%
2020: 8.2 % 2025: 7.1 %
Stress-related cases → unchanged
2020: 0.5 % 2024: 0.5 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -16.1%
2020: 2,227 2024: 1,869
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +30.1%
2020: 45,017 SEK 2024: 58,556 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +11%
2020: 71.1 % 2024: 78.9 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -1.4%
2020: 76 % 2024: 74.9 %
Licence basic level ↓ -0.8%
2020: 100 % 2023: 99.2 %
Licence upper sec. level → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2022: 100 %
SFI pupils ↑ +13.4%
2020: 269 2024: 305
SFI course D pass rate ↓ -2.8%
2021: 100 % 2022: 97.2 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

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

2020 79.5%
2025 (latest) 76.9%
Forecast 2027 75.6% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 73.5%
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 Varberg.

Cost per pupil
132,984 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
222.7 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.7 (national avg: 1.6)

Varberg achieves more merit points per invested krona than the national average — an indication of good cost-effectiveness.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Varberg with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Varberg 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
Varberg you 222.7 76.9% 132,984 SEK 74.5% -5.1
Halmstad 222.5 74.7% 137,744 SEK 68.8% -6.7
Falkenberg 220.1 73.3% 130,948 SEK 74.9% -3.2
Kungsbacka 236.3 77.7% 131,979 SEK 77.3% -3.0
Laholm 210.5 78.1% 152,735 SEK 71% -4.7
Hylte 199 60.4% 182,283 SEK 59.3% -9.0
Kungälv 225.6 74.5% 131,210 SEK 73.3% -8.7
Karlskoga 219 74.7% 135,111 SEK 74.9% -0.7
Peer average 219 73.3% 143,144 SEK 71.4% -5.1

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
HalmstadFalkenbergKungsbackaLaholmHylte
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
HalmstadFalkenbergKungsbackaLaholmHylte
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
HalmstadFalkenbergKungsbackaLaholmHylte
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
HalmstadFalkenbergKungsbackaLaholmHylte

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Hallands län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Smaller town

Benchmark vs SCB group C6

Varberg belongs to SCB municipality group C6 — Smaller town: municipalities with 15,000–40,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area. Here is how Varberg compares to the 29 municipalities in the group.

Varberg vs SCB group C6 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Varberg Group median
Merit value 222.7 (median: 218.1)
78th
Qualified teachers 76.9 (median: 74)
78th
Students/teacher 11.8 (median: 11.2)
26th
Cost/pupil 132983.8 (median: 142346.2)
84th
Graduating 3 yrs 74.5 (median: 71.6)
71th
All subjects passed 75.1 (median: 69)
91th
✅ Above group median for merit value
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
✅ Above group median for cost/pupil
✅ Above group median for graduating 3 yrs

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Varberg belongs to SCB municipality group C6 — Smaller town: municipalities with 15,000–40,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area. 29 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Varberg 222.7 76.9% 132,984 SEK 74.5%
Avesta 208.5 65% 152,291 SEK 62.4%
Falkenberg 220.1 73.3% 130,948 SEK 74.9%
Falköping 218.1 68.9% 145,513 SEK 70.1%
Falun 227.3 71.7% 129,581 SEK 76.2%
Gotland 214.3 68.9% 146,885 SEK 66.4%
Hudiksvall 215.9 69.3% 138,735 SEK 71.1%
Härnösand 209.7 74% 158,821 SEK 65.6%
Hässleholm 213.4 76% 155,821 SEK 68.6%

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

Common questions about schools in Varberg

How many schools are there in Varberg?
Varberg municipality has 102 active school units: 37 compulsory schools and 6 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 82 are municipal and 20 are independent. A total of 13,077 pupils attend schools in Varberg.
What are the merit values in Varberg?
The average year-9 merit value in Varberg is 225.1 points (based on 13 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Nyhemsskolan Varbergs Krist sk with 263.8 points.
Which school in Varberg has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Påskbergsskolan F-3 och fritidshem has the highest share of qualified teachers in Varberg at 99.4%. The municipal average is 75.5%.
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.
How do student health services work in Varberg?
Student health services in Varberg cost 5,250 SEK per pupil (2025). 63.2% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 44%.

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

National comparison

See how Varberg municipality compares in a national perspective.

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

Timeline — school events in Varberg

  1. BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 326148 to BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA

  2. BREAREDS FÖRSKOLA PERSONAKOOPEATIVKOOPERATI: Renamed from Förskola 465228 to BREAREDS FÖRSKOLA PERSONAKOOPEATIVKOOPERATI

  3. FRÖETS FÖRSKOLA VARBERG EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 653134 to FRÖETS FÖRSKOLA VARBERG EKONOMISK FÖRENING

  4. FYRENS FÖRSKOLA HAVSBRIS AB: Renamed from Förskola 990430 to FYRENS FÖRSKOLA HAVSBRIS AB

  5. FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from Förskola 883364 to FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING

  6. LERJANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 438859 to LERJANS FÖRSKOLA

  7. BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from BIKUPANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 326148

  8. BREAREDS FÖRSKOLA PERSONAKOOPEATIVKOOPERATI: Renamed from BREAREDS FÖRSKOLA PERSONALKOOPERATIV to Förskola 465228

  9. FRÖETS FÖRSKOLA VARBERG EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from FRÖETS FÖRSKOLA VARBERG EKONOMISK FÖRENING to Förskola 653134

  10. FYRENS FÖRSKOLA HAVSBRIS AB: Renamed from HAVSBRIS AB FYRENS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 990430

  11. FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN KOMPASSEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING to Förskola 883364

  12. LERJANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from LERJANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 438859

  13. PERSONALKOOPERATIVET FASTARPS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from FASTARPS FÖRSKOLA to PERSONALKOOPERATIVET FASTARPS FÖRSKOLA

  14. Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1: Renamed from Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola to Varbergs Enskilda Gymnasieskola 1

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