In 1999, 77 002 students took part in the selection exercise, of whom 69 303 (90.0 per cent) secured Secondary 4 places in public sector schools, and 2 596 (3.4 per cent) were admitted to basic craft courses.

• 年内，有77002名学生参加甄选，其中69303人(90%25)获派公营学校的中四学位，另有2596人(3.；4%25)获录取修读基本技工课程。