SATAC Statistical Handbook 2008 - TAFE
Table W - SACE Stage 2 applicants by HESS type
| Highest HESS Level | First Preferences | Total Preferences | Met MER for at least one Preference | Offered | Enrolled | Offers Rejected |
| Hess Status Not Achieved | 1096 | 3715 | 1011 | 862 | 610 | 252 |
| HESS Restricted | 267 | 885 | 259 | 219 | 154 | 65 |
| HESS General | 1798 | 6742 | 1758 | 1510 | 675 | 835 |
| Total | 3161 | 11342 | 3028 | 2591 | 1439 | 1152 |