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 Vetlanda municipality
56 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 Vetlanda, Jönköping County. The three most common school forms: 23 preschool, 18 compulsory school, 16 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 Vetlanda
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
- 18
- Upper secondary
- 5
- Preschools
- 23
- Municipal
- 54
- Independent
- 2
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.
Vetlanda has 56 schools with a merit value of 205.3 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 62.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
56 schools5,085 pupils62.3% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Declining municipality (-0.8%)
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Vetlanda 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 Vetlanda e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Vetlanda
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 205.3) is 23.2 points below the national average (228.5).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 62.3%) is 11 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 12 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -4.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Vetlanda municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 56
- 54 municipal, 2 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,085
- 18 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 205.3
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 62.3%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.3
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Vetlanda municipality has 56 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 205.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (62.3%, 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↓ -2.0 %
Trend: 209.5 to 205.3, down2020: 209.5 p2025: 205.3 p
Merit values have decreased by 4.2 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -6.5 %
Trend: 66.6 to 62.3, down2020: 66.6 %2025: 62.3 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 4.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +34.5 %
Trend: 112,213 to 150,872, up2020: 112,213 SEK2025: 150,872 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 38,659 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Vetlanda
- How many schools are there in Vetlanda?
- Vetlanda municipality has 56 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 18 of the units offer compulsory education, 5 offer upper-secondary education and 23 offer preschool. 54 of the units are municipal and 2 are independent. A total of 5,085 pupils attend schools in Vetlanda.
- What are the merit values in Vetlanda?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Vetlanda is 205.3 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Landsbro skola 7-9 with 223.3 points.
- Which school in Vetlanda has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Brunnsgårdsskolan has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Vetlanda at 89%. The municipality value is 62.3% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Vetlanda?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vetlanda is 150,872 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 143,427 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Vetlanda 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 VetlandaThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in VetlandaThe 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 transport28% 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: 5,118 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 Vetlanda compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 7/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 5/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Vetlanda
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 Vetlanda
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Vetlanda: 18 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Brunnsgårdsskolan with Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Municipal average 45, neutral midpoint 50.
18 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Vetlanda
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Vetlanda: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Njudungsgymnasiet 3 with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Njudungsgymnasiet 1 with Skolkoll score 44 out of 100.
5 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Vetlanda ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Vetlanda
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bäckseda skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 240 | 64.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Björkö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 80 | 78.3% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Brunnsgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 60 | 89% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ekenässjöns skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 110 | 72.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Holsby skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 170 | 73.1% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Korsberga skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 120 | 63.2% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kvillsfors skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 70 | 55.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Landsbro skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 290 | 65.2% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Landsbro skola f-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 140 | 59.7% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mogärdeskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 220 | 47.4% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mogärdeskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | VETLANDA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Myresjö skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 90 | 45.8% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njudungsgymnasiet 1 | Adapted upper secondary school, Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 80 | 55.4% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njudungsgymnasiet 2 | Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 140 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njudungsgymnasiet 3 | Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 250 | 82.6% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njudungsgymnasiet 4 | Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 290 | 65.4% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Njudungsgymnasiet 5 | Upper secondary school | HÖGLANDSFÖRBUNDET | 230 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norrgårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 210 | 68.4% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nye skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 80 | 45.5% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ramkvilla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 50 | 43.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tomaslundsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 260 | 69% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tomaslundsskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | VETLANDA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vetlanda Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | HOPE STIFTELSEN | 100 | 70.9% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Withalaskolan 1 | Compulsory school | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 420 | 62% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Withalaskolan 2 | Compulsory school | VETLANDA KOMMUN | 280 | 59.2% | Skolkoll score 36 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Withalaskolan anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | VETLANDA KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in VetlandaVetlanda has 23 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetlanda you | — | 205.3Worse than neighbour average | 62.3%In line with neighbour average | 150,872 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Eksjö | 27.4 km | 217.9In line with neighbour average | 65.4%Better than neighbour average | 156,828 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sävsjö | 28.5 km | 212.3In line with neighbour average | 64.9%In line with neighbour average | 140,554 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Nässjö | 35.6 km | 214.4In line with neighbour average | 65%In line with neighbour average | 157,267 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Uppvidinge | 42.6 km | 213.4In line with neighbour average | 58.7%Worse than neighbour average | 172,745 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Hultsfred | 43.5 km | 213.7In line with neighbour average | 64.1%In line with neighbour average | 139,833 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Ydre | 50.9 km | 234.6Better than neighbour average | 61.9%In line with neighbour average | 170,703 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 217.7 | 63.3% | 156,321 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 Vetlanda 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 Vetlanda municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Vetlanda
HÄGGSKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÄGGSKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
HÄGGSKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
HÄGGSKA FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Njudungsgymnasiet 1: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Vetlanda kommun)
Njudungsgymnasiet 1: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Njudungsgymnasiet 2: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Vetlanda kommun)
Njudungsgymnasiet 2: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Njudungsgymnasiet 3: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Vetlanda kommun)
Njudungsgymnasiet 3: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Njudungsgymnasiet 4: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Vetlanda kommun)
Njudungsgymnasiet 4: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Njudungsgymnasiet 5: New organiser: Höglandsförbundet (previously: Vetlanda kommun)
Njudungsgymnasiet 5: Register field changed from KOMMUN to KOMMFORB
Vetlanda Lärcentrum YH: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-01
Björkö skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Brunnsgårdsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Bäckseda skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Ekenässjöns skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Holsby skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Korsberga skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Kvillsfors skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Landsbro skola 7-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Landsbro skola f-6: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Mogärdeskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Mogärdeskolan anpassad grundskola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Myresjö skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Norrgårdsskolan: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nye skola: Address changed from Myrisbodavägen 1, 57498 Nye to Kristinebergsvägen 11, 57498 Nye
Nye skola: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 113 older events.
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Jönköping CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Vetlanda.Merit value year 9Compare Vetlanda 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.AnebyCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.EksjöCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GislavedCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.GnosjöCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.HaboCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
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