We have chosen lifestyle over private school. There is an awesome private school near us but it is so expensive, if I was working full time it would take all of my income to pay fees. We would rather use that money for holidays and other experiences that they can learn from. However this decision is influenced by the availability of other good schools in the vicinity of our house and if there was absolutely no other school nearby that could help our children have a great education then we could change our minds.