Haninge's Finnish-language guide explains how relative proximity is used when demand for a municipal school exceeds available places.
What happened?
The principle compares a child's distance to the requested school with the distance to an alternative. A child who would lose more in travel distance if refused may receive priority under the municipal method.
Location
Haninge, Stockholm
Impact and significance
Relative proximity does not simply give every place to the child living closest in absolute terms. Understanding it helps guardians interpret decisions and rank choices realistically.
Background
Placement also reflects capacity, parental preferences and other pupils' right to a school near home. Individual decisions may depend on several selection grounds.
Latest update
Check Haninge's current measurement method, school-choice rules and appeal information for the relevant academic year. This summary is based on the cited public source and reflects the information available when WUA reviewed it on 18 August 2026. It does not replace current instructions from the responsible authority, municipality or organiser. If dates, times, conditions or implementation have changed, the latest information on the original page takes precedence. The headline and text have been editorially rewritten to separate verifiable facts from the source's own assessments. No information outside the cited material has been used to fill gaps; readers should follow the source links for full context. WUA checked the page title, date, location, amounts and status where available, but has not verified matters that the source leaves open, such as final costs, attendance, permits or future results. Time-sensitive details were checked against the source at review, but practical decisions must always rely on the responsible organisation's current notice. WUA does not accept registrations, applications, votes, payments or personal data for the services described and cannot confirm individual eligibility.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.