Yangan State School is situated at the head of the scenic Swanfels Valley, a mere 20 kilometres from the centre of Warwick. The district is rich in pioneering history with the area being part of one of the first selections for free settlement in Queensland. Historic buildings adorn the main street with facilities including a general store, post office, hotel/motel, police, tennis courts and garage. Yangan State School services a rural community including the neighbouring area of Swanfels Valley. Yangan State School was established in 1874. Swanfels State School was encompassed by Yangan State School in 1981.