Private School Companies Profit in Gothenburg Education Sector

Nearly half of Gothenburg's high schools operate within corporate groups that distribute profits to owners. A local investigation reveals these financial arrangements. One small Gothenburg company with just a single school distributed the most profit per employee. The findings show how private education companies generate revenue from public schools. Gothenburg residents can now search their school's financial records online. They can see exactly how much profit each company behind local schools has made. Private school profits in Sweden have become a contentious political topic. The Swedish education system allows private companies to operate publicly-funded schools. This creates a hybrid system where public money generates private profits. Some argue this improves educational choice and competition. Others question whether public funds should generate shareholder returns. The investigation provides transparency about where education funding ultimately flows. Gothenburg parents and taxpayers can now see the financial reality behind their local schools.