PARENTS outraged that a 10-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to raping an 8-year-old boy is still attending a northern suburbs primary school are refusing to send their children to school.

The boy pleaded guilty to one count of sexual penetration of a child and one count of threatening to kill.

It is understood the boy must continue to attend school — under constant supervision — while the case is before the courts.

The 8-year-old boy does not go to the same school as the alleged offender.

About 50 parents gathered outside the school Monday morning to discuss their concerns for their children’s safety.

They said they were angry the school had not told them about the attack, which took place in December.

A parent told Radio 6PR that some parents had withdrawn their children because they believed the boy was not always supervised.

The school posted two security guards on its gates yesterday and displayed an electronic sign which said “all students are safe”.

An Education Department spokeswoman said the Court set bail conditions and, in this case, had not restricted the child from attending school.

“The student is being constantly supervised by two staff members while at school,” she said.

The spokeswoman said the Education Act guaranteed the right of every child to an education, even if they faced criminal charges.

The school was doing everything reasonably possible to ensure the safety of all students.

The student is due to appear in Perth Children’s Court on Tuesday.