Schools in Vimmerby municipality
30 active school units in Vimmerby, Kalmar län. The three most common school forms: 13 preschool, 10 after-school care, 10 compulsory school (+4 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.
Vimmerby has 30 schools with an average merit value of 212.8, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 66.4% (below the national average of 73.3%).
Summary — Vimmerby
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (212.8) is 15.7 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 7.3 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (64.4%) is 8.9 percentage points below the national average.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 17% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +2.7 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Vimmerby municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
Vimmerby municipality has 30 schools with an average merit value of 212.8 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is below the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Vimmerby underperforms its peers.
Development over time
Key education metrics for Vimmerby over 6 years (2020–2025).
Merit values have decreased by 7.3 points since 2020.
The share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.7 percentage points since 2020.
Cost per pupil has increased by 23,702 SEK since 2020.
In-depth statistics
All 30 schools in Vimmerby
Compare schools| School | School forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Lindgrens skola 7-9 | Compulsory school | Vimmerby kommun | 240 | 81% |
| Astrid Lindgrens skola F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 250 | 70.8% |
| BACKSIPPANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 19 | 59.6% |
| BJÖRKKULLENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 46 | 47.8% |
| Djursdala skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 50 | 37.1% |
| FÖRSKOLAN NYBBLE | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 60 | 48.2% |
| Frödinge skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 80 | 62.9% |
| JUNIBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 28 | 36.1% |
| Källbackens Fritidshem | After-school care | Vimmerby pastorat | — | — |
| KATTHULTS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 41 | 53.8% |
| KOTTENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 56 | 58.4% |
| LUNDENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 85 | 55.1% |
| MOSIPPANS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 19 | 33.3% |
| NORRÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 73 | 44% |
| RUMSKULLA FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 14 | 32% |
| Rumskulla skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 20 | — |
| SKOGSBACKENS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 50 | 44.5% |
| SNÖVITS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 30 | 48.3% |
| Södra Vi skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 100 | 63.5% |
| STENSHULTS FÖRSKOLA | Preschool | Vimmerby kommun | 51 | 61.3% |
| Storebro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 80 | 70.6% |
| Tuna skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 40 | — |
| Vimarskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | Vimmerby kommun | 270 | 54.6% |
| Vimarskolan Anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | Vimmerby kommun | — | — |
| Vimarskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Vimmerby kommun | 400 | 65.3% |
| Vimmerby gymnasium 1 | Upper secondary school | Vimmerby kommun | 60 | — |
| Vimmerby gymnasium 2 | Upper secondary school | Vimmerby kommun | 230 | 90.2% |
| Vimmerby gymnasium 3 | Upper secondary school | Vimmerby kommun | 190 | 67.6% |
| Vimmerby Lärcenter 1 | Adult education | Vimmerby kommun | — | — |
| Vimmerby Lärcenter 2 | Adult education | Vimmerby kommun | — | — |
Compulsory school
Results, teachers, costs and student health
Results and grades
Compulsory school results in Vimmerby (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 Vimmerby, 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 Vimmerby.
Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.
Mother tongue and multilingualism
Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Vimmerby (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Lindgrens skola 7-9 | 211 | 201 | +10.0 |
| Vimarskolan 7-9 | 214 | 222 | -7.0 |
Top merit-value schools
Top 2 schools by year-9 merit value.
| School | Provider | Merit value | SALSA | Qualified teachers | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimarskolan 7-9 | Vimmerby kommun | 214.5 | -7.0 | 54.6% | 270 |
| Astrid Lindgrens skola 7-9 | Vimmerby kommun | 211 | +10.0 | 81% | 240 |
Adapted compulsory school
Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Vimmerby (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — compulsory school
Development over time (2020–2025).
Safety and study environment
School survey results for schools in Vimmerby
Municipal average — safety and study environment
Average results from the national school survey in Vimmerby, based on 14 schools with survey data.
NKI trend over time (Pupils year 5)
Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Vimmerby municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.
Schools ranked by safety
Schools in Vimmerby sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.
▲ Highest safety
▼ Lowest safety
Safety per school in Vimmerby
Upper secondary
Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools
Upper-secondary statistics
Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Vimmerby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Trends — upper secondary
Development over time (2020–2024).
University connection
Share of upper-secondary students in Vimmerby 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 Vimmerby (SCB).
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 Vimmerby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
SFI (Swedish for immigrants)
Key metrics for SFI in Vimmerby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Preschool and childcare
Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care
Preschool in Vimmerby
Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.
After-school care (fritidshem)
Key metrics for after-school care in Vimmerby (2024).
Source: Kolada.
Pedagogical care
Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Vimmerby (2025).
Source: Kolada.
Open preschool and family daycare
Open preschool and family daycare in Vimmerby (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 Vimmerby (2024).
Source: Kolada (N33820).
Child and youth welfare
Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Vimmerby (2024).
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 Vimmerby 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 Vimmerby.
Vimmerby achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.
Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.
Peer municipalities
Compare Vimmerby with statistically similar municipalities
Comparison with peer municipalities
Vimmerby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimmerby you | 212.8 | 64.4% | 148,321 SEK | 73.2% | +1.5 |
| Västervik | 220.2 | 66.2% | 150,291 SEK | 68.6% | -11.8 |
| Hultsfred | 213.7 | 64.1% | 136,038 SEK | 58.5% | 0.0 |
| Nybro | 204 | 72% | 144,585 SEK | 66.3% | -11.7 |
| Mönsterås | 212 | 72.8% | 161,656 SEK | 65.8% | -2.0 |
| Oskarshamn | 216.1 | 75.7% | 137,561 SEK | 77.1% | -11.7 |
| Torsås | 216.8 | 79.9% | 169,375 SEK | 75.3% | -8.0 |
| Borgholm | 219.8 | 75.7% | 180,001 SEK | 62.6% | +8.0 |
| Peer average | 214.7 | 72.3% | 154,215 SEK | 67.7% | -5.3 |
Trends compared with peer municipalities
Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Kalmar län.
Similar municipalities (SCB group)
Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Rural municipality
Benchmark vs SCB group C8
Vimmerby belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. Here is how Vimmerby compares to the 40 municipalities in the group.
Municipalities in the same SCB group
Vimmerby belongs to SCB municipality group C8 — Rural municipality: municipality with fewer than 15,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area and low commuting. 40 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.
| Municipality | Merit value | Qualified teachers | Cost/pupil | Graduating 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vimmerby | 212.8 | 64.4% | 148,321 SEK | 73.2% |
| Arvidsjaur | 213 | 67.7% | 150,409 SEK | 78.4% |
| Arvika | 213.8 | 73% | 158,016 SEK | 71.9% |
| Bengtsfors | 213.2 | 70.8% | 174,380 SEK | 73% |
| Bollnäs | 214.6 | 67.7% | 146,677 SEK | 64.6% |
| Dals-Ed | 225.9 | 82.1% | 170,292 SEK | 73.7% |
| Dorotea | 233.7 | 60.7% | 220,403 SEK | 81.5% |
| Filipstad | 208.9 | 65.1% | 154,997 SEK | 60% |
| Gislaved | 208.3 | 66.5% | 144,536 SEK | 57.6% |
Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool
Common questions about schools in Vimmerby
- How many schools are there in Vimmerby?
- Vimmerby municipality has 30 active school units: 10 compulsory schools and 3 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 29 are municipal and 1 are independent. A total of 2,582 pupils attend schools in Vimmerby.
- What are the merit values in Vimmerby?
- The average year-9 merit value in Vimmerby is 212.8 points (based on 2 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Vimarskolan 7-9 with 214.5 points.
- Which school in Vimmerby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Vimmerby gymnasium 2 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Vimmerby at 90.2%. The municipal average is 66.4%.
- How much does a school place cost in Vimmerby?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vimmerby is 148,321 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 140,871 SEK per pupil.
- How do student health services work in Vimmerby?
- Student health services in Vimmerby cost 5,447 SEK per pupil (2024). 63.5% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 49%.
Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.
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