Preschool
Apply through the municipality's preschool queue. Place guarantee is normally within four months; fees are income-based.
Go to Ystad e-service for preschool application (opens in a new window)
Schools in Ystad municipality
51 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 Ystad, Skåne County. The three most common school forms: 25 preschool, 14 compulsory school, 13 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 Ystad
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
- 14
- Upper secondary
- 7
- Preschools
- 25
- Municipal
- 32
- Independent
- 19
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.
Ystad has 51 schools with a merit value of 238.7 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is above the national average. Teacher qualification: 77.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (above the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
51 schools7,066 pupils77.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
Apply for a place in Ystad
Short guide to how to apply by school form in Ystad.
Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
Go to Ystad 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 Ystad e-service for upper-secondary application (opens in a new window)Practical info
Summary — Ystad
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 238.7) is 10.2 points above the national average (228.5).
- Schools perform on average +7 merit points above expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 77.9%) is 4.6 percentage points above the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- Teacher qualification rate is improving: +5 percentage points over the measurement period.
- Cost per compulsory school pupil (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 129,550 SEK) is 11% lower than the national average (144,800 SEK).
Key metrics — Ystad municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 51
- 32 municipal, 19 independent
- Total pupils
- 7,066
- 14 compulsory, 7 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 238.7
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 77.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.7
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Ystad municipality has 51 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 238.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (77.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is above 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↓ -1.0 %
Trend: 241 to 238.7, down2020: 241 p2025: 238.7 p
Merit values have decreased by 2.3 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +6.9 %
Trend: 72.9 to 77.9, up2020: 72.9 %2025: 77.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 5 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +15.3 %
Trend: 112,336 to 129,550, up2020: 112,336 SEK2025: 129,550 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 17,214 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Ystad
- How many schools are there in Ystad?
- Ystad municipality has 51 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 14 of the units offer compulsory education, 7 offer upper-secondary education and 25 offer preschool. 32 of the units are municipal and 19 are independent. A total of 7,066 pupils attend schools in Ystad.
- What are the merit values in Ystad?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Ystad is 238.7 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Nordic International School Ystad with 259.6 points.
- Which school in Ystad has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Hedeskoga skola has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Ystad at 96.4%. The municipality value is 77.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Ystad?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ystad is 129,550 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 127,608 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Ystad 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 YstadThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in YstadThe 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 transport15.4% 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: 5,428 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 Ystad compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 1/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 2/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 1/7
Skolkoll score in Ystad
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 Ystad
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Ystad: 14 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden with Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Municipal average 57, neutral midpoint 50.
14 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Ystad
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Ystad: 7 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Ystad Gymnasium, Område 2 with Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Municipal average 51, neutral midpoint 50.
7 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Ystad
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anpassad grundskola Edvinshem | Adapted compulsory school, After-school care | YSTAD KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Backaskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 300 | 85.7% | Skolkoll score 61 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Edvinshemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 270 | 80.1% | Skolkoll score 56 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Fria Läroverken i Ystad | Upper secondary school | Watma Group AB | 170 | 69.3% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Hedeskoga skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 30 | 96.4% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Källan skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 230 | 81.1% | Skolkoll score 59 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Köpingebro skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 350 | 73.3% | Skolkoll score 51 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kunskapsskolan Ystad | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Magnora Aktiebolag | 430 | 73.9% | Skolkoll score 50 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Löderups skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 100 | 75.7% | Skolkoll score 58 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessori Mondial Sandskogen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 90 | 81.9% | Skolkoll score 62 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | AcadeMedia AB | 90 | 96% | Skolkoll score 65 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Nordic International School Ystad | Compulsory school | Watma Group AB | 270 | — | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Norreportskolan | Compulsory school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 530 | 82.5% | Skolkoll score 60 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Praktiska Gymnasiet Ystad | Upper secondary school | AcadeMedia AB | 290 | 87% | Skolkoll score 38 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Sövestads skola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 140 | 67.1% | Skolkoll score 46 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Svarteskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 180 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Västerportskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | YSTAD KOMMUN | 590 | 71.3% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Område 1 | Upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 410 | 79.3% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Område 2 | Upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 320 | 84% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Område 3 | Upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 490 | 90.4% | Skolkoll score 66 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Område 4 | Upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 80 | 53.9% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ystad Gymnasium, Område 5 | Upper secondary school | YSTAD KOMMUN | 420 | 93.4% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
Preschools in YstadYstad has 25 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystad you | — | 238.7Better than neighbour average | 77.9%Better than neighbour average | 129,550 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Tomelilla | 17.2 km | 197Worse than neighbour average | 77.1%Better than neighbour average | 142,969 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Skurup | 19.2 km | 225.6Better than neighbour average | 67.3%Worse than neighbour average | 140,847 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Sjöbo | 24.2 km | 183.3Worse than neighbour average | 71.8%In line with neighbour average | 144,969 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Simrishamn | 30.4 km | 222.3Better than neighbour average | 65.2%Worse than neighbour average | 152,220 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Svedala | 39.6 km | 237.3Better than neighbour average | 80.7%Better than neighbour average | 135,843 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Trelleborg | 40.3 km | 223.1Better than neighbour average | 72%In line with neighbour average | 140,634 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 214.8 | 72.4% | 142,914 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 Ystad 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.
— = data not available from source.
National comparison
See how Ystad municipality compares in a national perspective.
Timeline — school events in Ystad
BUS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HEJDERIDAREGATAN 2, 27132 YSTAD to Hagermansgatan 2, 27132 YSTAD
MÖLLANS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from HEJDERIDAREGATAN 2, 27132 YSTAD to Hagermansgatan 2, 27132 YSTAD
NATTUGGLAN: Address changed from NATTVIOLSVÄGEN 4, 27171 NYBROSTRAND to Bäcktorpsv 81, 97592 LULEÅ
FÖRSKOLAN LILLA JAG, LIMHAMN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA JAG I STADEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN LILLA JAG, LIMHAMN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA JAG I STADEN: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
FÖRSKOLAN LILLA JAG, LIMHAMN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLA JAG I STADEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
MONTESSORI MONDIAL SANDSKOGEN: Renamed from VILLA MY to MONTESSORI MONDIAL SANDSKOGEN
MONTESSORI MONDIAL SJÖSTADEN: Renamed from VILLA SJÖSTADENS MONTESSORI to MONTESSORI MONDIAL SJÖSTADEN
MONTESSORI MONDIAL SJÖSTADEN: Address changed from Björnstjernegatan 7, 27139 YSTAD to Brisgatan 2, 27153 YSTAD
YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING to YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING
FÖRSKOLAN LILLA JAG, LIMHAMN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLA JAG I STADEN: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
MONTESSORI MONDIAL SANDSKOGEN: Renamed from VILLA MY to MONTESSORI MONDIAL SANDSKOGEN
MONTESSORI MONDIAL SJÖSTADEN: Renamed from VILLA SJÖSTADENS MONTESSORI to MONTESSORI MONDIAL SJÖSTADEN
YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING: Renamed from YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING to YSTAD MONTESSORI EKONOMISK FÖRENING
Montessori Mondial Sandskogen: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Fria Läroverken i Ystad: Address changed from Björnstjernegatan 1C, 27139 Ystad to Nils Ahlins gata 19, 27139 Ystad
Montessori Mondial Sandskogen: Renamed from Villa Montessori Ystad to Montessori Mondial Sandskogen
Montessori Mondial Sandskogen: Operating name changed from Villa MY Regementet to Montessori Mondial Sandskogen
Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden: Renamed from Villa Sjöstadens Montessori to Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden
Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden: Operating name changed from Villa MY Sjöstaden to Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden
Montessori Mondial Sjöstaden: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Nordic International School Ystad: Contact details changed from changed to changed
VUX_Externt: Contact details changed from changed to changed
VUX_Internt: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Anpassad grundskola Edvinshem: School types changed from GRAN to FTH, GRAN
Kunskapsskolan Ystad: Contact details changed from changed to changed
… and 132 older events.
Related
Move from the municipality page to the county, nearby municipalities, and the statistics views that help explain the local pattern.
Skåne CountyOpen the county page for a broader regional view around Ystad.Merit value year 9Compare Ystad 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.ÄngelholmCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.ÅstorpCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BåstadCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BjuvCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.BromöllaCompare nearby schools and municipality-level results.
Watch this municipality
Get email notifications when school data for this municipality is updated.