Firstly, I don't think study leave is a good idea. I used to think it was a great idea, until it actually came to it and I just messed about, played on the computer and never actually studied at all. I'm not self-motivated lol.
Secondly, Private school teachers are simply so much better, and they also have to help you and all that if you ask, simply because it's in their job description, and if you do badly, your teacher could be out of a job. In state schools, no one cares at all.
I don't think anyone would disagree that it's easier to do well in a private school than in a state school, although you can do well in both provided you work hard. It's just easier with good teachers, a working environment with people who want to work and etc etc
Still, I wouldn't be going to the school I'm at now if it wasn't for a scholarship and bursary which happens to cover 100% of my school fees, aka, I'm going for free lol.