The Ballards Valley Primary School in St Elizabeth is being plagued by thieves who have reportedly struck the school nine times in less than a year.

On Monday, a number of parents staged a peaceful demonstration at the gates of the school, venting their anger at the actions of the individuals responsible.

The demonstration was sparked by the latest break-in at the school on Friday.

A corporal from the Black River Police Station confirmed that the incident brought to nine the number of times thieves have broken into the school in the last year.

According to police reports in Friday's incident, the school's two computers, a television set, a DVD player, a tool set, food and an undetermined sum of cash were stolen.

Personnel had reportedly turned up for work on Friday morning and discovered the break-in.

The school's principal could not be reached for comment, however, a source said personnel from the school will be meeting with police officers as they aim to hinder the actions of the thieves.