SATAC Statistical Handbook 2004 - TAFE
Table W - SCH applicants by SACE type
| Highest HESS Level | First Preferences | Total Preferences | Offered | Accepted | Rejected |
| Hess Status Not Achieved | 10814 | 26522 | 7798 | 5934 | 235 |
| HESS Restricted | 414 | 1414 | 332 | 250 | 12 |
| HESS General | 2310 | 8057 | 1742 | 908 | 202 |
| Total | 13538 | 35993 | 9872 | 7092 | 449 |