Schools in Vaxholm municipality
13 active school units in Vaxholm, Stockholms län. The three most common school forms: 8 preschool, 5 compulsory school, 4 after-school care (+1 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Vaxholm has 13 schools with an average merit value of 263.1, which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77% (above the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Vaxholm
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (263.1) is 34.6 points above the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 7.9 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average +11 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (78.2%) is 4.9 percentage points above the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 25% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Vaxholm municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Vaxholm municipality has 13 schools with an average merit value of 263.1 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Vaxholm outperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Vaxholm over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 7.9 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has decreased by 1 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 22,556 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 13 schools in Vaxholm
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÄPPELÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Äppelängen Ek. För. | 30 | 16.4% |
| FÖRSKOLAN BLYNÄSVIKEN | Preschool | Vaxholms kommun | 43 | 44.7% |
| FÖRSKOLAN LEKHAGEN | Preschool | Vaxholms kommun | 50 | 29.2% |
| Kronängsskolan | Compulsory school | Vaxholms kommun | 460 | 74.5% |
| MONTESSORIFÖRSKOLAN I VAXHOLM | Preschool | Montessoriskolan I Vaxholm Ek. För. | 18 | 25% |
| ÖVERBY FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaxholms kommun | 94 | 23.4% |
| Resarö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaxholms kommun | 340 | 79% |
| RINDÖ FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vaxholms kommun | 45 | 18.1% |
| Rindö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaxholms kommun | 70 | 63.4% |
| SKÄRGÅRDSHOLKEN EKONOMISK FÖRENING, FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Skärgårdsholken Ekonomisk Förening | 24 | 21.1% |
| Söderfjärdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaxholms kommun | 240 | 76.8% |
| SÖDERKULLA | Preschool | Pysslingen Förskolor AB | 76 | 22.7% |
| Vaxö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vaxholms kommun | 200 | 91.4% |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Vaxholm (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Teachers and personnel
Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution
Staff stability
Teacher workforce stability in Vaxholm, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.
Source: Kolada.
Pupils and providers
Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Costs — compulsory school
Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.
Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).
Student health and support
Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Vaxholm.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Vaxholm.
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.
| School | Actual | Model | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kronängsskolan | 263 | 252 | +11.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 1 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kronängsskolan | Vaxholms kommun | 263.1 | +11.0 | 74.5% | 460 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Vaxholm (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Vaxholm
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Vaxholm, based on 5 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Vaxholm municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Vaxholm sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Vaxholm
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Vaxholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Vaxholm going on to higher education.
Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.
Pupil forecast
Population forecast for school-age children in Vaxholm (SCB).
Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Vaxholm
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Vaxholm (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Vaxholm (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Vaxholm (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — preschool and childcare
Development over time (2020–2024).
Children and youth
Health, economy and support
Children's and youth's health
Health indicators for children and young people in Vaxholm (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Vaxholm (2022).
Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).
Trends — adult education
Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).
Teacher certification: trend and forecast
Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Vaxholm with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.
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 Vaxholm.
Vaxholm 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 Vaxholm with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Vaxholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxholm you | 263.1 | 78.2% | 150,976 SEK | 82.5% | +11.0 |
| Sollentuna | 258.7 | 75.7% | 140,494 SEK | 79.8% | +18.4 |
| Stockholm | 251.9 | 78.1% | 157,536 SEK | 72.9% | +11.8 |
| Sundbyberg | 251.9 | 76.1% | 134,674 SEK | 71.2% | +12.0 |
| Lidingö | 269.8 | 75.6% | 129,633 SEK | 81.4% | +14.4 |
| Värmdö | 245.4 | 80.2% | 135,200 SEK | 78.7% | +12.0 |
| Ekerö | 247.2 | 74.1% | 132,541 SEK | 77.5% | +10.8 |
| Upplands Väsby | 243.6 | 71.2% | 144,017 SEK | 69.2% | +16.4 |
| Peer average | 252.6 | 75.9% | 139,156 SEK | 75.8% | +13.7 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Stockholms län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Commuting municipality near a major city
Benchmark vs SCB group A2
Vaxholm belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. Here is how Vaxholm compares to the 43 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Vaxholm belongs to SCB municipality group A2 — Commuting municipality near a major city: municipality where at least 40% of the night-time population commutes to a major city. 43 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaxholm | 263.1 | 78.2% | 150,976 SEK | 82.5% |
| Ale | 224.5 | 75.2% | 144,373 SEK | 73.1% |
| Alingsås | 219.9 | 72.1% | 127,517 SEK | 72.7% |
| Bollebygd | 212.8 | 75.9% | 146,479 SEK | 82.3% |
| Botkyrka | 232.3 | 72.3% | 139,751 SEK | 63.8% |
| Burlöv | 221.3 | 63.6% | 135,891 SEK | 58.8% |
| Danderyd | 278.9 | 81.5% | 130,392 SEK | 85.6% |
| Ekerö | 247.2 | 74.1% | 132,541 SEK | 77.5% |
| Haninge | 210.8 | 69% | 138,924 SEK | 63.4% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Vaxholm
- How many schools are there in Vaxholm?
- Vaxholm municipality has 13 active school units: 5 compulsory schools and 0 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 9 are municipal and 4 are independent. A total of 1,690 pupils attend schools in Vaxholm.
- What are the merit values in Vaxholm?
- The average year-9 merit value in Vaxholm is 263.1 points (based on 1 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Kronängsskolan with 263.1 points.
- Which school in Vaxholm has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vaxö skola has the highest share of qualified teachers in Vaxholm at 91.4%. The municipal average is 77%.
- How much does a school place cost in Vaxholm?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vaxholm is 150,976 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 146,401 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Vaxholm?
- Student health services in Vaxholm cost 6,506 SEK per pupil (2024). 69.4% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 61.5%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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