Toompine is a town in the locality of Quilpie in the Shire of Quilpie, Queensland, Australia. History The town of Toompine was surveyed in 1870. The name is believed to derive from the Aboriginal name Thaumpine, meaning leech. Toompine Provisional School opened in 1900. In 1901, it became a half-time school in conjunction with Duck Creek Provisional School (meaning they shared a single teacher between the two schools). The school closed in July 1902. Education There are no schools in Toompine nor nearby. Options are distance education and boarding school. Amenities The town has a pub, a town hall, a recreation facility, a tennis court and a playground. References External links Towns in Queensland Shire of Quilpie