SATAC Statistical Handbook 2008 - Universities
Table V - SACE/NTCE School Leavers by HESS Status - Applications, Offers and Outcomes
| Highest HESS Level | First Preferences | Total Preferences | Offers | Enrolments | Deferments | Rejections |
| Hess Status Not Achieved | 93 | 305 | 25 | 19 | 2 | 4 |
| HESS Restricted | 126 | 417 | 62 | 37 | 13 | 12 |
| HESS General | 8236 | 41583 | 7028 | 4705 | 1803 | 515 |
| Total | 8455 | 42305 | 7115 | 4761 | 1818 | 531 |