SATAC Statistical Handbook 2005 - TAFE
Table V - Applications from SA and NT School Leaver Applicants by Statistical Region
| ABS Geographical Region | First Preference | Total Preferences | Met MER for at least one Preference | Offered | Accepted Offer | Rejected Offer |
| North Metro | 1305 | 4983 | 1155 | 997 | 545 | 166 |
| South Metro | 1081 | 3744 | 943 | 820 | 491 | 133 |
| West Metro | 618 | 2279 | 536 | 444 | 228 | 77 |
| East Metro | 635 | 2403 | 555 | 467 | 241 | 74 |
| SA Rural | 1063 | 3378 | 929 | 820 | 508 | 127 |
| Outside SA | 10 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 4712 | 16824 | 4126 | 3551 | 2015 | 578 |