Koonibba strives to ensure learners are confident, independent individuals, who take pride and ownership of their learning and willingly support and lead others within their learning paths. Respect, cooperation and excellence are the values we promote. Koonibba is a Category 1 Disadvantaged School with a very high percentage of school card and Aboriginal student enrolment. Attendance and literacy are the main focus. Accelerated literacy is delivered to all classes. This program covers understanding whole language concepts, reading comprehension, spelling and writing. Oral language has also been a focus in the early years. All students have individual learning plans that address social, numeracy and literacy goals. Parent participation is encouraged within all school aspects. The school and Child Parent Centre have a strong promotion of Aboriginal Cultural and Languages. LOTE focuses on the Aboriginal Languages, Pitjantjatjara and Wirangu and Aboriginal perspectives are incorporated into curriculum.