Welcome to Kin Kin State School. A small school with a big heart, nestled in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland.
Tucked among the lush, rolling green hills of the, Kin Kin State School is a little school that offers something truly special - a place where children are known, nurtured, and celebrated in a vibrant hub of learning, play, and connection.
Since 1916, when the local community proudly walked their children to the new school site for the very first time, Kin Kin has been shaped by strong community spirit and a shared belief in the power of quality education. That tradition continues today. Our school's logo reflects our deep-rooted vision: learning in harmony with our environment and community.
At Kin Kin, we offer a progressive, inclusive education that supports every student to reach their full potential. Our guiding values - Understanding, Co-operation and Initiative - aren't just words on a wall. They are lived every day in our classrooms and playgrounds:
Understanding: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
Initiative: We encourage curiosity, creativity and courage to try new things.
Co-operation: We look after ourselves, our place, and each other.
We believe that all children can learn - and more importantly, that they should love learning. Whether it's under the trees, in the veggie garden, or in our newly refurbished library, learning at Kin Kin is hands-on, engaging and full of wonder.
One of the crown jewels of our school is our thriving Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, where children dig, plant, harvest and cook as part of their weekly learning. It's not just a garden - it's a living classroom that teaches resilience, teamwork, and healthy habits.
Tucked into the surrounding bush is our “Wild and Free" nature play area, where students build their own miniature towns, barter with bush currency, and create incredible stories using sticks, stones, and imagination. Here, children are free to explore, invent and connect with nature - learning life skills without even knowing it.
Our school's strong connection with the wider Kin Kin community is thanks to our close relationship with Kin Kin Community Group, who have helped us bring a little extra magic to our students through movie nights, plays, discos and after-school sport. These shared experiences bring families together and make Kin Kin feel like one big extended family.
Through partnerships with Noosa Shire Council, Noosa Biosphere, Landcare, Slow Food, Sunshine Coast Council, and Kids in Action, our students learn not only in the classroom but also in the bush, the garden, and the community. These real-world experiences enrich student learning and deepen their connection to the world around them.
Our Green Room is a multipurpose wellness space designed to support student wellbeing throughout the day. Funded by tireless P&C fundraising and generous community donations, it's a quiet, nurturing place where students can reset and regulate, complete with a therapy swing, sensory tools, crash mat and calm. It also provides a private meeting space for families to connect with our guidance officer, wellness team, and NDIS providers.
Meanwhile, our newly refurbished library - complete with its own dedicated librarian - has sparked a reading revolution, with student borrowing and enthusiasm at an all-time high.
And whether they're from down the road or across the globe, visitors to our school all say the same thing: “What a wonderful place to learn."
To arrange a school tour, please contact us here, we'd love to show you around and chat to you about how we can best support your child's learning.
