Schools in Bowen, QLD — all 5 schools
Bowen, QLD 4805 has 5 schools. The table below lists every one with its sector, year levels and published Year 7 fee. Government zones below apply to the suburb centre; check your exact address for eligibility.
Schools
5
4 government, 1 Catholic
Primary / Secondary
4 / 5
schools offering each stage; one school can offer both
Activity providers
1
Every school in Bowen
Schools whose address is in Bowen, listed A–Z.
| School | Sector | Levels | Year 7 fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen State High School | Government | Secondary | — |
| Bowen State School | Government | Primary · Secondary | — |
| Merinda State School | Government | Primary · Secondary | — |
| Queens Beach State School | Government | Primary · Secondary | — |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Catholic | Primary · Secondary | — |
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Government school zones at the centre of Bowen (2026)
The centre of Bowen falls inside these zones. Zones are drawn street by street, so parts of the suburb can belong to other schools — check your exact address and confirm with the school.
After-school activities in Bowen
1 activity providers run classes in Bowen — sport, music, tutoring and creative arts, most of them within a few minutes of these schools.
Open the Bowen family guideBowen within Whitsunday Regional Council
1 of the council area’s 10 activity providers · 3rd of 5 suburbs by number of providers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are there in Bowen?
There are 5 schools in Bowen, QLD — 4 government, 1 Catholic. 4 offer primary years and 5 offer secondary years.
Which school zone is Bowen in?
The centre of Bowen falls inside the 2026 zones for Bowen SS, Bowen SHS. Zones are drawn by address, so two streets in the same suburb can belong to different schools — check your exact address.
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Sources: the AroundSchools school database, ACARA Australian Schools List (CC BY 4.0) and Queensland Department of Education school zones (2026) (CC BY 4.0). Directory data updated 24 May 2026. Fees are the most recently published figures and exclude levies and extras. About our data sources