Hamar katedralskole

What Hamar katedralskole does

Hamar katedralskole is a public upper secondary school (videregående skole) located at Ringgata 235 in Hamar, Norway, and is operated by Innlandet fylkeskommune (Innlandet County Municipality). It is described by its Rector as Innlandet's largest upper secondary school, offering 10 educational programs spanning study preparation tracks (Studiespesialisering across languages, social sciences, and natural sciences) and vocational tracks (Medier og kommunikasjon, Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon, Elektro og datateknologi, Teknologi- og industrifag, Salg/service/reiseliv, Kunst/design/arkitektur, Frisør/blomster/interiør, Søm og tekstilhåndverk, and a Kombinasjonsklasse for newly arrived immigrants). The institution serves students across Innlandet county, with admissions processed through the centralized vigo.no portal rather than via direct recruitment.

The school's technical stack centers on Visma InSchool as the primary student information system, covering timetabling, absence tracking, grades, and parent communication, with the Min InSchool mobile app extending access to students. Authentication runs through Feide (national education SSO) for students and ID-porten for parents, with Microsoft 365 and Teams supporting digital learning and Microsoft Authenticator providing two-factor authentication under the Innlandetbruker account system. The county-managed Elev-PC (Student PC) program deploys tiered Lenovo ThinkPad laptops (E14, E16, P16s) with standardized configurations and a 1,398 NOK annual copayment covered by Lånekassen equipment grants. Additional infrastructure includes smart-building access control, the MinSkyss school transportation portal, Entur for transit planning, and Safe Exam Browser for secure exam delivery.

Revenue derives entirely from Innlandet fylkeskommune through public education appropriations allocated per student and program; no tuition is charged to students. The go-to-market is effectively direct-to-consumer through the centralized vigo.no application system, supplemented by open-house events, parent information evenings, and a presence on Facebook and Instagram. The school is led by Rektor Ingvild Rønn Sætre with an Assisterende rektor, Utdanningsleder, Stabsleder, and 11 department-level avdelingsledere overseeing academic, vocational, IT/media, design, sales/service, and pedagogical support tracks. Staff count is reported as 82 in firmographics but the public employee directory lists 201+ individuals.

Name

Hamar katedralskole

Legal name

Hamar katedralskole

Website

https://hamar-katedral.vgs.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hamar katedralskole is Innlandet county's largest public upper secondary school in Hamar, Norway, delivering ten academic and vocational programs to county-wide students via Innlandet fylkeskommune funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC), High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation (EDANAJAG)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Vocational training programs
• Academic study preparation
• Student support services
• Entrepreneurship education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamar

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded by Innlandet fylkeskommune (Innlandet County Municipality) through public taxation. No tuition fees charged to students. Revenue comes from government education budgets allocated per student and program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hamar katedralskole is a publicly funded Norwegian upper secondary school (videregående skole) delivering free education across ten study preparation and vocational programs to roughly Vg1–Vg3 students in Innlandet county. Core offerings include general academic tracks (Studiespesialisering in languages, social sciences, and natural sciences) and vocational programs in media, IT, design, technology/industry, sales/service, electrical, and craft fields, supplemented by student support services such as the Kantina cafeteria, Skoleskyss transportation, digital student ID and access cards, and the Elev-PC laptop program.

Product overview

Hamar katedralskole is Innlandet county's largest upper secondary school offering a comprehensive educational platform combining academic programs, vocational training, and student support services. The core educational offerings include study preparation programs (studiespesialisering) and vocational programs across multiple disciplines including media, technology, healthcare, business, and design. The school's digital infrastructure is centered on Visma InSchool as the primary administrative system, supported by the Min InSchool mobile app for student access, the Elev-PC program providing student computers, and various support services including cafeteria, transportation (MinSkyss), and student ID/access management. The school operates on a Windows environment with Microsoft 365 integration for productivity tools and uses Feide and ID-porten for secure authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katta: Nickname for Hamar katedralskole used by students and staff

Products and services

• Studiespesialisering (Academic Study Preparation Program) Three-year university-preparatory upper secondary program covering language, social science, and natural science tracks for students aiming at higher education admission. Targets Vg1–Vg3 students in Innlandet county.
• Medier og kommunikasjon (Media and Communication) Vocational upper secondary program in media and communication for students seeking media-production and communication careers. Targets Vg1–Vg3 students.
• Informasjonsteknologi og medieproduksjon (Information Technology and Media Production) Vocational upper secondary program in IT and media production targeting students pursuing IT and digital media production careers.
• Kunst, design og arkitektur (Arts, Design and Architecture) Vocational upper secondary program in arts, design and architecture for students pursuing creative and design-oriented careers.
• Teknologi- og industrifag (Technology and Industrial Trades) Vocational upper secondary program in technology and industrial trades for students aiming at skilled industrial and technical careers.
• Salg, service og reiseliv (Sales, Service and Tourism) Vocational upper secondary program in sales, service and tourism preparing students for service-sector and tourism careers, with notable competition success in sales.
• Elektro og datateknologi (Electrical and Computer Technology) Vocational upper secondary program in electrical and computer technology for students aiming at electrical, electronics, and IT-technician careers.
• Frisør, blomster, interiør og eksponeringsdesign (Hairdressing, Flowers, Interior and Display Design) Vocational upper secondary program in hairdressing, floristry, interior design and display design for students pursuing service and creative-trade careers.
• Søm og tekstilhåndverk med studiekompetanse (Sewing and Textile Craft with Study Competence) Vocational upper secondary program in sewing and textile craft that also confers study competence, combining trade skills with university-eligibility outcomes.
• Kombinasjonsklassen (Combination Class for Recently Arrived Immigrants) Adapted upper secondary program for newly arrived immigrant students providing Norwegian language instruction alongside basic subject education to support integration and credential recognition.
• Kantina (School Cafeteria Service) On-site cafeteria service on floor 2 offering breakfast and lunch to students and staff, with payment options including card, cash, and Vipps.
• Skoleskyss (School Transportation Service) Free school transportation service for eligible students living 6 km or more from school, managed through the MinSkyss portal with bus cards issued at the school.
• Elev-PC (Student PC Program) School-supported standardized Lenovo laptop program where students choose between a county-provided PC with annual copayment (1398 NOK, covered by Lånekassen grant) or a private computer meeting specifications. Three Lenovo tiers offered depending on program.
• Skolebevis og Adgangskort (Student ID and Access Card Service) Student identification and access service combining a digital student ID via the Min InSchool app with physical access cards used to open locked doors throughout the school building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple youth enterprises qualified for national championships (NM) at Lillestrøm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Innlandet fylkeskommune (Innlandet County Municipality)coreOthersThe school is owned and operated by Innlandet fylkeskommune. The county municipality provides funding, administrative support, IT infrastructure, and sets policy guidelines for all upper secondary schools in the region. This includes the student laptop program, InSchool administrative system, and standardized curricula.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stange videregående skole: Local Innlandet peer school within commuting distance of Hamar, offering comparable upper secondary programs under Innlandet fylkeskommune and competing for the same regional applicant pool.
• Lillehammer videregående skole: Another large public upper secondary school within Innlandet fylkeskommune, listed alongside Hamar katedralskole in the same county school network. Comparable in scale, governance model, and program breadth, competing for the same county-wide applicant pool via vigo.no.
• Gjøvik videregående skole: One of the larger videregående skoler in Innlandet, operated by the same county municipality. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and student profile, and competes for the same regional applicant pool.
• Elverum videregående skole: Public upper secondary school within Innlandet, listed in the same county network. Comparable in governance, scale, and program structure, and competing for students across the county.
• Ringsaker videregående skole: Nearby Innlandet public upper secondary school serving a similar demographic catchment around the Mjøsa region, with comparable academic and vocational offerings under the same county administration.
• Storhamar videregående skole: Geographically proximate public upper secondary school in the Hamar region, operating under Innlandet fylkeskommune with a similar mix of academic and vocational programs and competing directly for local applicants.
• Raufoss videregående skole: Innlandet public upper secondary school listed in the same county network as Hamar katedralskole. Comparable in governance structure, student demographic, and program mix, competing for the same applicant pool.

Broad incumbents

• Trondheim katedralskole: One of Norway's historic 'katedralskole' institutions, directly comparable in name, tradition, and upper secondary public-school mission, though operating in a different regional market (Trøndelag).
• Oslo katedralskole: Norway's oldest and most prominent 'katedralskole' (cathedral school), a historic upper secondary institution. Comparable as a fellow public videregående skole with shared naming tradition and academic prestige, though located in a larger urban market.
• Bergen katedralskole (Katedralskolen i Bergen): Historic Norwegian cathedral-style upper secondary school sharing the 'katedralskole' designation with Hamar. Comparable in heritage, public-school mission, and academic focus, but serving the Bergen region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hamarkatedralskole
• Instagraminstagram.com/hamarkatedralskole1153
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hamar-katedralskole

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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