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Schools in Vindeln municipality
14 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 Vindeln, Västerbotten County. The three most common school forms: 7 preschool, 5 compulsory school, 4 after-school care (+3 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 Vindeln
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
- 5
- Upper secondary
- 0
- Preschools
- 7
- Municipal
- 14
- Independent
- 0
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.
Vindeln has 14 schools with a merit value of 199.9 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 63.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
14 schools738 pupils63.2% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Vindeln
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 199.9) is 28.6 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has declined by 9.4 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 63.2%) is 10.1 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Schools perform on average 16 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- Teacher qualification rate is declining: -2.3 percentage points over the measurement period.
Key metrics — Vindeln municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 14
- 14 municipal, 0 independent
- Total pupils
- 738
- 5 compulsory, 0 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 199.9
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 63.2%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Vindeln municipality has 14 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 199.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (63.2%, 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↓ -4.5 %
Trend: 209.3 to 199.9, down2020: 209.3 p2025: 199.9 p
Merit values have decreased by 9.4 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↓ -3.5 %
Trend: 65.5 to 63.2, down2020: 65.5 %2025: 63.2 %
Share of qualified teachers has decreased by 2.3 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +9.1 %
Trend: 148,948 to 162,509, up2020: 148,948 SEK2025: 162,509 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 13,561 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Vindeln
- How many schools are there in Vindeln?
- Vindeln municipality has 14 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 5 of the units offer compulsory education, 0 offer upper-secondary education and 7 offer preschool. 14 of the units are municipal and 0 are independent. A total of 738 pupils attend schools in Vindeln.
- What are the merit values in Vindeln?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Vindeln is 199.9 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Renforsskolan with 196.8 points.
- Which school in Vindeln has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Granö småbarnsskola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Vindeln at 80.9%. The municipality value is 63.2% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Vindeln?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Vindeln is 162,509 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 149,335 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Vindeln 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 VindelnThe 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 transport13.8% 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: 5,844 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 Vindeln compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 6/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 7/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 4/7
Skolkoll score in Vindeln
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 Vindeln
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Vindeln: 5 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Granö småbarnsskola with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Lowest: Renforsskolan with Skolkoll score 35 out of 100.
5 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Vindeln
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Älvbrinkens skola | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VINDELNS KOMMUN | 250 | 67% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Granö småbarnsskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VINDELNS KOMMUN | 10 | 80.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. Limited confidence. |
| Hällnäs skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VINDELNS KOMMUN | 40 | 56.3% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Renforsskolan | Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school | VINDELNS KOMMUN | 190 | 61.1% | Skolkoll score 35 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Tvärålunds skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | VINDELNS KOMMUN | 50 | 65% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in VindelnVindeln has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vindeln you | — | 199.9Worse than neighbour average | 63.2%Worse than neighbour average | 162,509 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Vännäs | 35.8 km | 230.4Better than neighbour average | 84.8%Better than neighbour average | 137,402 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Bjurholm | 39.6 km | 196.6Worse than neighbour average | 75.8%Worse than neighbour average | 180,707 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Umeå | 55 km | 229.8Better than neighbour average | 81.6%In line with neighbour average | 131,657 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Robertsfors | 60.4 km | 224.5In line with neighbour average | 80%In line with neighbour average | 179,229 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Lycksele | 63.1 km | 220.7In line with neighbour average | 66.5%Worse than neighbour average | 157,333 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Nordmaling | 72.9 km | 222In line with neighbour average | 86.9%Better than neighbour average | 176,461 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 220.7 | 79.3% | 160,465 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 Vindeln 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.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.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 Vindeln municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Vindeln
ÅMSELE SMÅBARNSSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÅMSELE SMÅBARNSSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
ÅMSELE SMÅBARNSSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
ÅMSELE SMÅBARNSSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Älvbrinkens skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Renforsskolan: School types changed from GR to GR, GRAN
Hällnäs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Renforsskolan: Grades changed from 6, 7, 8, 9 to 7, 8, 9
Tvärålunds skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Älvbrinkens skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Älvbrinkens skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3 to 1, 2
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1, 2, 3
Renforsskolan: School types changed from GR, GY to GR
Granö småbarnsskola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Granö småbarnsskola
Hällnäs skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Hällnäs skola
Komvux: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lärcentrum
Komvux, SFI: Operating name changed from unknown name to Lärcentrum
Renforsskolan: Operating name changed from unknown name to Renforsskolan
Tvärålunds skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Tvärålunds skola
Älvbrinkens skola: Operating name changed from unknown name to Älvbrinkens skola
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 1 to 1, 2
Renforsskolan: School types changed from GR to GR, GY
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 1, 2 to 1
Hällnäs skola: Grades changed from 1, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Granö småbarnsskola: Grades changed from 2 to 1, 2
Hällnäs skola: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 1, 3, 4, 5
Granö småbarnsskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
Hällnäs skola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2013-10-01
… and 5 older events.
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