its interesting - but the question then is raised do they have to have turned 5 before the first day of school OR is there a few days lee-way?
Dj turns five a week into feb; he starts school on Jan 29th would under this idea he then have to wait until the following year before starting school?
Or like Vic who will be five and a half before starting school (he's a june baby)

my sister and I where always one of the youngest kids in a class; she excelled at school and learned very well. I on the other hand struggled. but we learn differantly and i excelled when i took to hands on learning at tafe. sometimes the aptitude of the child and the way they learn best plays a very big part. each child is different and learn at varying rates.