[6] During its early years of operation, Karalundi was rated by the Western Australian Department of Education as a "most efficient establishment" and commended for the "relatively high standard of attainment" by students.

[8] Karalundi has recently extended its secondary program to include Years 11 and 12 and is recognised as one of the leading schools in Aboriginal education in Western Australia.

An Executive Committee of 15 members (elected at an Annual General Meeting) is responsible for the governance and long term planning of Karalundi.

Day-to-day management is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, Principal and Finance Controller who make up the Administrative Committee and are responsible for hiring of staff and faculty and implementing the strategic plan.

Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input.