SATAC Statistical Handbook 2009 - Universities
Table R - 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 | 102 | 390 | 32 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| HESS Restricted | 120 | 389 | 65 | 30 | 19 | 16 |
| HESS General | 8239 | 41392 | 7152 | 4966 | 1757 | 429 |
| Total | 8461 | 42171 | 7249 | 5020 | 1780 | 449 |