Walungurru School is located 530km west of Alice Springs in the community of Walungurru. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 400; residents are mostly of the Pintubi clan and speak Pintubi/Luritja. Warlpiri, Pitjantjatjara and Nanjantatjara are also spoken. The community can be accessed via road; 4WD only and access is dependent on weather conditions and state of the road.

Walungurru School is part of the Tanami Group School and provides education services to students from preschool to primary years. The school has in place an Engaging Elders program.