PURNULULU Aboriginal Independent Community School

The Kija Aboriginal people, who have lived here for over 20,000 years, called the area Purnululu (pronounced 'Boornoolooloo'), the Gija word for sandstone. Gija (variously spelled Kija, Kitja and Gidja) is an Aboriginal language spoken by people who live in the regions from Halls Creek to Kununurra, W.A.

Purnululu Aboriginal Community Independent School was established in 1991 to provide an educational service for the traditional owners of Purnululu National Park and adjacent lands.  Purnululu Aboriginal Corporation is the governing body of the educational service.  The total population of adult members represented by Purnululu Aboriginal Corporation is in excess of 400.

When Purnululu School first started there were two campuses, the main campus was situated in Wurreranginy (more commonly known as Frog Hollow) community and the second campus was set up at Kawarre, in the Purnululu National Park. Due to ongoing concerns about access to the Kawarre campus during the wet season, it was decided that students should attend only one campus in Wurreranginy community. Kawarre is now used for culture trips.