Vellinge

Vellinge ranks 2nd among the 290 municipalities in Sweden in the domain of education, placing it in the Top 10% nationally. The overall score is 80.7, supported by a comprehensive data set of 30 key performance indicators that display a high degree of completeness at 100%. The municipality's performance shows substantial strengths across several educational metrics.

In Vellinge, the share of students who have transitioned directly from upper secondary school to university or college is 11.7%, which is significantly below the national average of 25.2% for this measure. However, satisfaction with the upper secondary school system is high, with 94.7% of respondents to the citizen survey indicating that the gymnasieskolan functions well, notably higher than the national average of 73.9%.

When examining students in year 9, substantial proportions are well-prepared for further education. For instance, 94.3% are eligible for natural science and technology programs, compared to a national average of 75.6%. Additionally, 96.9% of these students are eligible for vocational programs, exceeding the national average of 81.5%. The average merit value for year 9 students in Vellinge is 255 points, notably above the national average of 218.3 points. Furthermore, 88.9% of the respondents reported that the grundskolan (primary school) functions well in the municipality, which is significantly above the national average of 72.6%.

The municipality has also demonstrated lower levels of mental health issues among children and youth, with 8.4% reporting such issues, which is below the national average of 10.5%. This positive outcome can be linked to the good functioning of adult education, where 82.5% of respondents feel that the municipal adult education program is effective, compared to a national average of 73.9%.