Silvertärnan in Vänersborg

Compulsory school — Year 7–9 in Vänersborg, Västra Götalands län · VÄNERSBORGS KOMMUN

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Silvertärnan is a compulsory school in Vänersborg, Västra Götalands län. ProviderThe organisation that runs the school — a municipality, foundation or limited company.Read more in glossary →: Vänersborgs kommun.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data. For the full Swedish profile with surveys, trend charts and extended commentary, you can also open the Swedish school page.

School profileSchool strengths and profile

School's strengths compared to all compulsory schools nationally. Source: Skolverket, Schools Inspectorate. Method.

Safety index

71 /100
Safety 85%
Study environment 59%
Anti-bullying 62%
Staff 68%

Cost per pupilThe municipality’s total cost for compulsory school per student per year. Ranges from under SEK 100,000 to over SEK 200,000.Read more in glossary → — Vänersborg

Municipality average cost per pupil. Source: Kolada.

150,321 SEK Total cost/pupil National avg: 142,155 SEK
71,031 SEK Teaching
26,020 SEK Facilities
7,901 SEK Meals
6,891 SEK Learning materials
6,814 SEK Student health

Municipal schools: 148,138 SEK/pupil.

Student support servicesCollective term for the school’s medical, psychological, psychosocial, and special-educational services.Read more in glossary → in Vänersborg

Municipality-level data on student health and support resources. Source: Kolada and the Schools Inspectorate.

Student health, compulsory school
6,814 SEK/pupil (national: 5,053 SEK)
Easy access to student health, yr 5
57.3%
Easy access to student health, yr 8
64.5%
Support from student health (staff)
85.8%
Preventive work (staff)
77.2%

View all key figures for Vänersborg · Source: Kolada

After-school care in Vänersborg

Municipality-level key figures for after-school care (fritidshem) in Vänersborg. The data covers the entire municipality and may differ from this specific unit.

Children per FTE
19.8 (national: 21.6)
Pedagogical higher education
43.7% (national: 36.7%)
Cost per child
56,201 SEK/year (national: 46,712 SEK)
Enrolment rate (age 6-12)
55.9% (national: 57.9%)
Enrolled children in municipality
1,800

View all key figures for Vänersborg · Source: Kolada

Student forecast — Vänersborg

Population forecast for children ages 6–15 in Vänersborg. Source: SCB.

4,694 ages 6–15 (2025)
4,493 ages 6–15 (2030)
4,176 ages 6–15 (2035)
-4.3 % Change

Staff & stability

Staff stability and qualification data, shown first at school level and then at municipality level.

This school

Indicator based on the share of permanently employed, senior and qualified teachers. The school has high staff stability.

High
Permanently employed
92.3%
Senior teachers
11.3%

Teacher turnover: 11.2% — share of teachers who left or joined during the year

A high share of permanently employed and qualified teachers indicates a more stable staff situation. Source: Skolverket Statistical Database.

Municipality

How stable the teaching workforce is in the municipality, measured as the trend in the share of qualified teachers over time. Municipality-level data from Kolada. School-specific trend is shown above under This school.

Qualified teachersThe proportion of teachers with a teaching licence and qualification in the subjects they teach.Read more in glossary → — Vänersborg (2025)
72.9% (national: 73.3%)
Qualification trend (2020–2025)
↑ +2.3 percentage points (improving)
Pupils per teacher — Vänersborg
11.3 (national: 11.9)

Trend: qualified teachers in Vänersborg (%)

2020: 70.6% 2025: 72.9%

All staff data for Vänersborg

Similar schools

The 5 most similar compulsory schools based on pupil count, geography, teacher qualifications and pupil composition.

Fridaskolan, Vänersborg
Vänersborg
Merit: 222.5 Qual: 67.7% 510 pupils
1 km away 100% similarity
Holmängenskolan 4-6
Vänersborg
Qual: 61.3% 120 pupils
1 km away 100% similarity
Holmängenskolan F-3
Vänersborg
Qual: 88% 130 pupils
1 km away 100% similarity
Silvertärnan Väster
Vänersborg
Merit: 198.8 Qual: 70.6% 190 pupils
0 km away 100% similarity
Silvertärnan Öster
Vänersborg
Merit: 206.6 Qual: 58.1% 170 pupils
0 km away 100% similarity

Student throughputThe proportion of upper secondary students who graduate within three years. An important quality measure for upper secondary schools.Read more in glossary →

Proxy: difference in pass rate (all subjects) year 6 vs year 9.

-0.1 pp Pass rate yr 6 vs 9

Quality dataQuality and finance (Skolverket Statistical Database)

Costs, personnel data and school survey results from Skolverket's quality system.

Costs per pupil

Total cost
148,400 SEK Limited historyThere is still too little history to interpret the trend safely.This affectsCost per studentCosts are affected by accounting practices, rent levels, and service mix, and should mainly be compared across similar school types.Read more about the method →
Teaching
72,300 SEK
Facilities
24,100 SEK
Meals
8,100 SEK
Learning materials
7,600 SEK
Student health
6,180 SEK

Personnel

Special needs teachers qualified
45.2%
Permanently employed
92.3% Limited historyThere is still too little history to interpret the trend safely.This affectsPermanently employed teachersThis staffing metric is affected by FTE definitions, local reporting practices, and temporary vacancies.Read more about the method →
Senior teachers
11.3%
Teacher turnoverThe proportion of staff replaced during a year. High staff turnover may indicate instability or recruitment difficulties.Read more in glossary →
11.2%
Pupils per counsellor
2138.8
Certified in subject(s)
70.2% (licensed and certified for teaching subject)
Teachers (FTE)
323.3
Share of female teachers
77%

School survey — radar chart

Student responses across 5 dimensions. Grey area = national average. What does the survey measure?

SafetyStudy environmentAnti-bullyingStimulationSupport
Safety 83% +1.2 pp
Study environment 57% +0.5 pp
Anti-bullying 67% +1.9 pp
Stimulation 66% +0.1 pp
Support 74% +0 pp
Avg 69%

Demographics & safety

Pupil demographics

Foreign background
27.5%
Other mother tongue than Swedish
30.6% (municipality avg.)
Swedish as a second language
18.1% (municipality avg.)
Parents with higher education
58.9%

Safety in the municipality

Reported crimes at municipality level — not school-specific. Source: Kolada.

Reported crimes (total)
10,372 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
1,001 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
210 per 100,000 pop.
Drug offences
794 per 100,000 pop.

Contact & AboutAbout the school

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Postal address

46285 VÄNERSBORG

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About data and sources

Statistics are sourced from Skolverket, Kolada/RKA and SCB. Latest known data update: . Empty values mean the data is missing at source or not applicable to this school type.

School unit code
56817466
School forms
Compulsory school
Year span
7–9
School provider
Vänersborgs kommun
Organisation number
2120001538
Provider type
Municipality
Municipality
Vänersborg
County
Västra Götalands län
Legal form
Municipality
Principal
Pia Hellåker

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Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
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