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Mareeba

Mareeba Shire Council

Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.

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Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means

7Activity providers14Schools35Community places13Suburbs

Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.

AroundSchools lists 7 kids' activity providers in the Mareeba area across 5 categories, led by Sports (6) and Entertainment (1), 14 schools (10 government, 3 Catholic, 1 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.

About Mareeba Shire Council

  • Council website www.msc.qld.gov.au
  • 53,491 km²
  • population 24,003 (ABS, June 2024)
  • 3,945 children aged 0–14
  • 18 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
  • 0 people/km²
  • 13 suburbs
Next school holidays (Queensland): Summer holidays · 12 Dec – 26 Jan 2027 Official term calendar Holiday activities →

Browse Mareeba kids' activities by suburb

The number is how many providers list that suburb.

MareebaFamily guide3 activity providers listedDimbulahFamily guide2 activity providers listedKurandaFamily guide2 activity providers listed

Suburbs in the Mareeba area

By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).

Biboohra · Chillagoe · Dimbulah · Irvinebank · Julatten · Kuranda · Mareeba · Mount Molloy · Mutchilba and 4 more

Libraries, parks & community spaces in Mareeba

35 parks and playgrounds.

Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 25 Dec 2025.

A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.

Where the providers are

Counted by the suburb each provider lists on AroundSchools.

Activity providers by suburb in Mareeba
In brackets: how many kinds of activity the suburb has
Mareeba (1)3Dimbulah (1)2Kuranda (2)2

Mareeba · Dimbulah · Kuranda

Kids' activity providers in Mareeba

7 providers across 5 categories. Featured providers first.

More activity categories
Sports6Entertainment1
Gymnastics2Tennis2Bugs Show1Soccer1Taekwondo1

Providers can appear in more than one category.

Schools in Mareeba

14 schools: 10 government, 3 Catholic, 1 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.

primary12secondary12

Schools by suburb

Mareeba4

What's on in Mareeba

No upcoming events listed yet

No dated events are listed for Mareeba right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.

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Nearby councils

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Local guides & reading

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School, activity and family guides for readers exploring Mareeba.

We don’t have an article specifically about Mareeba yet.

Broader reading for QLD families

Private School Scholarships in Brisbane: the 2028 Entry Calendar

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Brisbane Private & Catholic School Fees 2026 Compared

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Junior Soccer in Queensland (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play

Kids in Queensland can start organised soccer from about age four — Football Queensland runs Coles MiniRoos for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, with Kick-Off intro programs delivered in 6 to 8 week…

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Sources & freshness

  • Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many kids' activity providers are in Mareeba Shire Council?

AroundSchools lists 7 across 5 categories, led by Sports (6) and Entertainment (1). The suburbs with the most are Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda.

How many schools are in Mareeba Shire Council?

14: 10 government, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

When are the next school holidays in QLD?

The next Queensland school holidays are the summer break: 12 Dec – 26 Jan 2027 (government school dates).

Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count