Tin Can Bay State School

Tin Can Bay, QLD 4580

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.tincanbayss.eq.edu.au

principal@tincanbayss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 5488 1222

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Tin Can Bay State School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Tin Can Bay State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	272	—	8	0
Rainbow Beach State School	8.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	86	—	0	0
Kia Ora State School	24.6 km	Government	Co-ed	—	43	—	—	—
Kia Ora State School	24.7 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	42	—	—	—
Wolvi State School	30.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary	23	—	—	—
Gympie East State School	38.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	169	—	—	—
Glenwood State School	38.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	86	—	—	—

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

What's Nearby

Tin Can Bay Country Club

Park

Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay Country Club Bowling Greens

Park

Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay Library

Library

Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay

Wes Mitchell Park

Park

Esplanade, Tin Can Bay

Lions Park

Park

Gympie Rd, Tin Can Bay

Tin Can Bay Slipways

Park

Emperor St, Tin Can Bay

Tom Steele Park

Park

Whiting St, Tin Can Bay

Ronald Bielby Park

Park

Oyster Pde, Tin Can Bay

Tom Impey Park

Park

Esplanade, Tin Can Bay

Nearby Schools

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Rainbow Beach State School

Warooga Road, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Kia Ora State School

2754 Anderleigh Rd, Kia Ora QLD 4570, Australia

Government Coeducational

Kia Ora State School

2754 Anderleigh Road, Kia Ora QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Wolvi State School

936 Kin Kin Rd, Wolvi QLD 4570, Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

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Gympie East State School

219 Cedar Pocket Road, Gympie QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Glenwood State School

13 Glenwood School Road, Glenwood QLD 4570 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Tin Can Bay State School?

Tin Can Bay State School is a Government, Coeducational school in Tin Can Bay, QLD, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Tin Can Bay State School a public or private school?

Tin Can Bay State School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Tin Can Bay State School?

Tin Can Bay State School has approximately 272 enrolled students (144 boys and 128 girls).

Does Tin Can Bay State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Tin Can Bay State School serves the following official intake zones: Tin Can Bay SS (primary, 2026); Tin Can Bay SS (secondary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Tin Can Bay State School located?

Tin Can Bay State School is located at 2 Schnapper Creek Road, Tin Can Bay QLD 4580 Australia, Tin Can Bay, QLD, 4580.

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Catchment area

Tin Can Bay State School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Tin Can Bay SSPrimary · 2026Tin Can Bay SSSecondary · 2026

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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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